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Can Retreaded Tires Be Used?

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VanLouis
09/04/25 8:17am
Retreaded tires are not recommended for use as they pose a risk of blowouts. Below are the hazards of retreaded tires: 1. Extremely poor wear resistance, prone to causing blowout accidents: Most retreaded tires sold on the market today are recycled from used tires by unscrupulous businesses at low prices. These tires are then refurbished and modified using outdated processes to make them appear indistinguishable from genuine new tires. In reality, these retreaded tires are 1-2 cm thinner than brand-new genuine tires. Such tires exhibit extremely poor wear resistance once on the road, wearing out quickly and lasting less than one-third the lifespan of a new tire. If a driver unknowingly uses these retreaded tires as genuine ones, they are highly likely to exceed the wear limit, leading to blowout accidents. 2. Extremely poor grip, affecting braking performance: So-called grip and adhesion refer to the friction coefficient between the ground and the tire. The higher the friction coefficient, the better the tire's braking performance. Due to the aging of the rubber compound in retreaded tires, it is understandable that their grip deteriorates. Tires with poor grip also have unsatisfactory braking performance, making vehicles equipped with retreaded tires more prone to rollovers and brake failures.
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