A Tires 101 lesson on ...  What does "Regroovable" mean?

If the word "Regroovable" is on the side of a tire (most truck tires are), the tread grooves may be cut deeper into the tire to give about 50% more tread.   This can be done without hurting the integrity of the tire because of an extra thickness of rubber that has been built into the tire during the manufacturing process.

The Regrooving of truck tires has been done for years. Because of the specialized equipment that this process requires, many tire dealers have chosen not to do regrooving.  Nebraska Tire regrooves several hundred tires a year with excellent results and satisifed customers.  Regrooving is an excellent option for the farm truck owner who does not drive a lot of miles because it is a lower cost solution than new tires or even retreads.

There are some state laws that restrict the use of regrooves, so check with us to see if they will work in your application area.  The cost for regrooving a tires is approximately $50 and requires a sound tire casing. 

A Tires 101 lesson on ...   Retreads 
info from Tire Retread Information Bureau   E-Mail: info@retread.org

Retreaded truck tires represent a savings of over $2 billion dollars annually for truckers and trucking companies in North America.

For most fleets, tires represent the third largest item in their operating budget, right after labor and fuel costs.

The lowest possible cost-per-mile is achieved with a good tire management program that includes the use of quality retreads. (Hot Topic)

Retreads are the replacement tire of choice for most truckers. Of the nearly 33.8 million replacement tires purchased by fleets in 2000, over 18.1 million were retreads and only about 15.6 million were new replacement tires.

Retreads are not only cost effective, but they are also dependable, reliable and safe. Retreads are used by truckers with scheduled delivery times, small package delivery companies with guaranteed delivery times, on commercial and military jets and by most school bus operators.

Retreads are also environmentally friendly. Tires are basically petro-chemical products. It takes 22 gallons of oil to manufacture one new truck tire. Most of the oil is found in the casing, which is reused in the retreading process. As a result, it takes only 7 gallons of oil to produce a retread.

Retreaders, like trucking companies, have experienced considerable consolidation. Today, the most successful retreaders are those with the highest quality products, delivering the best possible return on investment to the fleets. Because of the competitive nature of the retreading industry, truckers can expect to see continuous improvement in quality, durability and reliability, as the major retread suppliers annually invest millions of dollars in research and development.

Truck tire retreading, as a form of recycling, dates back to the early days of the trucking industry and the growing popularity of steel belted radials, long before the first Earth Day was ever conceived. A Federal Executive Order was signed in 1998 titled, GREENING THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH WASTE PREVENTION, RECYCLING AND FEDERAL AQUISTION which mandates the use of retreaded tires on ALL Government vehicles. At 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of a new truck tire those savings initially go to the trucking companies. Yet, every consumer benefits, because the use of retreads on delivery trucks, results in reducing the costs of shipping everything we eat, drink, wear, use and enjoy.

Retreading also reduces the tire costs associated with services such as snow removal and trash pickups. If we lived in a world without retreads (Hot Topic)