Recycled Tires

A retread, or “recap,” “remould” is a previously-worn tire which has gone through a re-manufacturing process designed to extend its useful service life.

Retreading starts with a safety inspection of the tire. The old tread is then buffed away, and a new rubber tread is applied to the bare “casing” using specialized machinery.

Retreads are significantly cheaper than new tires. As a result, they are widely used in large-scale operations such as trucking, busing and commercial aviation. Recycled tires are the most environmentally friendly type of blemished tire.