What are the methods to identify retreaded tires?
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You can determine whether a tire is retreaded by examining its tread pattern, color, hardness, and markings. Here are the specific details: Tread pattern: For tires of the same model, inferior counterfeit retreaded tires will have much shallower tread grooves due to non-standard processing. Observe whether the drainage grooves and tread patterns are even. If the tire has been retreaded improperly, there will be knife marks on the drainage grooves and tread patterns, and they will appear uneven. Color: Inferior retreaded tires tend to have a more vibrant and glossy appearance, while new tires produced by regular manufacturers will look relatively dull. Sidewall hardness: Press firmly on both sides of the tire. Inferior retreaded tires will feel softer and lack elasticity. Markings: New tires produced by regular manufacturers will have wear indicators such as TWI or small triangles on the outer side. Most counterfeit retreaded tires have markings that are simply pasted on by small workshops. Therefore, you can identify them by trying to peel off the markings with your fingers.