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March 2018

Four Big Innovations in Tire Retreading

  • March 15, 2018
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As a technology, tire retreading continues to advance alongside other shipping tech.  Retreading has existed for about a century, and every decade brings improvements:  Easier methods of retreading, better lifespans, and improved all-around results for owners. Today is no different.  Tire retreading is better than ever, with even more benefits to owners and fleet managers.  …

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Get Even More Life Out of Your Tire Retreading with Proper Maintenance

  • March 07, 2018
  • Articles, New Tires, News,

As we’ve mentioned in this blog before, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding tire retreading.  Some of these misconceptions have roots in earlier versions of the technology, from the 1980s, that did legitimately have issues.  Others, however, simply have no basis in reality – like the idea that retreaded tires have lower lifespans than …

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How Driving at High Speeds Affects Commercial Truck Tires

  • March 19, 2018
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The problem, as it turns out, is not the roads themselves – but rather the speeds at which a truck drives.  The majority of commercial truck tires are rated for 75MPH and have recommended inflation PSIs to match that speed.  Unfortunately, trucks do not always stick to 75MPH on highways. Many interstates in North America …

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How to Choose the Right Medium-Duty Commercial Truck Tires

  • March 10, 2018
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Finding the right medium-duty tires can be tricky, since “medium-duty” is such a broad category.  There are a lot of potential applications for trucking operations and to get the best performance from your tires you must select a tire designed for your needs. There is certainly no all-purpose answer here, but we can offer some guidance on …

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Understanding the Components of Commercial Truck Tires

  • March 02, 2018
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Modern commercial truck tires are actually more complicated than many people realize.  They’ve been engineered over the decades to stand up to incredible pressure, while still being able to travel for tens of thousands of miles before needing to be replaced or retreaded. Much of that is due to their construction, so in today’s blog, our …

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  • What Are Retread Tires?
  • Submitted by STTC Editor on Fri, 6/28/2019 - 7:01 am

  • You don’t have to be in the commercial trucking industry long until you’ve heard the term “retread tires.” Widely used as a way to save money on tire spend, retread tires are a favorite among many fleet managers. But what are retread tires, and what are the benefits of using them? In this blog, we’ll …

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  • Why Size Matters: Understanding Tire Sizes
  • Submitted by STTC Editor on Wed, 6/26/2019 - 7:05 am

  • When it comes to choosing commercial truck tires for your fleet, selecting the right size is crucial. There are many different factors that make up a tire’s size, and failing to select the right fit for your trucks can be extremely detrimental to your fleet. How to Find Your Tire Size Each tire’s size is …

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