How to Identify Whether a Tire is Retreaded?
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Methods to identify whether a tire is retreaded: 1. Tire production date: Generally, tires should not be stored for more than 3 years from the production date and should not be used for more than 8 years after installation; 2. Observe the tread pattern and color: In terms of the tread, retreaded tires of inferior quality often have shallower grooves due to irregular processing, and retreaded tires are usually dyed in very bright colors, whereas new tires from reputable manufacturers are not; 3. Check the tread pattern code: Mainly verify if the pattern matches the identification, and also check if there are any signs of bonding on the tire sidewall; 4. Inspect the tire markings: Generally, the markings on retreaded tires are reattached. If you can scratch them off with your fingernail, it is a retreaded tire.