The History of Tires

Unless you have tires on the brain, day-in and day-out, as we do, you probably don’t put a lot of thought into the origins of the automotive tire. However, if you’re the type of gearhead who slides behind the wheel and suddenly thinks, “I wonder what the evolution of passenger tires looks like?” then this […]

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Retread Myths: Mold Cure vs. Precure

In the world of retread tires, there are two ways in which companies produce tires. Whether you call your tires precured, remolds, or mold-cured, they’re all members of the retread family! However, just as not all trucks are created equally — let’s face it, the ever-present SUV is not a commercial Volvo VNL truck — […]

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Acorns for Greater Tire Grip

It may sound crazy, but crushed acorn shells are a great, environmentally-friendly way to increase traction on slippery winter roads. A few years ago, the brains behind Tire Recappers’ great retread tires decided to go the extra mile and put even more grip in our already grippy winter tires. To the pleasant surprise of our […]

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Why Does Tire Recappers Use Natural Rubber?

Our proprietary rubber compound sets us apart from the rest of the pack. Enjoy better traction and longer tire life with retreads from Tire Recappers. What’s the difference between Natural and Synthetic Rubber? The rubber that is used in tires can be produced two different ways: naturally and synthetically. Natural rubber was first discovered by […]

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Part II: Are Retread Tires As Good As New Tires?

In a word: yes. Modern tire recapping technology produces retread tires that are affordable, durable, environmentally friendly, safe, and hard-working. We understand that many consumers have reservations about recapped tires, but well-crafted retread tires look, feel and perform just like new tires. Quality Assured High-quality retreaded tires are subjected to a rigorous quality inspection process. […]

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Part I: Why You Should Use Retread Tires

Persistent myths and common misconceptions ranging from unsightly road debris to inferior performance cloud the reputation of retread tires. In reality, however, most of the rubber that litters our highways comes from improperly maintained tires. Consumers from trucking fleets to racing teams across the country rely on the cost-effective performance that retread tires provide. High-quality […]

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