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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Okay so I stumbled across these and can't find out much about them. I know obviously that they are recycled tires, but damn they are dirt cheap too! I currently have BFG TA KO in 285/70R17 and am looking at getting something closer to a 35" tire. The ones I saw are 315/70R17 Guard Dog MT. The only reason I'm considering these is because my BFG's have only lasted me 40k miles and they are too expensive to only be getting 2-3 years out of, if that. Does anyone have these or have experience with this brand? Thanks!

Link to the tires I'm looking at:
https://www.treadwright.com/p-118-31...m-t-b2b-d.aspx
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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With all the retreads that have disintegrated on the the sides of the highway down here, I would never put these on my vehicle.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Are they weak or what? I live on an island so I won't be dong 70mph at all really unless its just to pass someone real fast. Is it a speed issue??
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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I have seen a few guys with these and no problems. Retreads are VERY common in the trucking industry. I would venture to guess 75% of tractor trailers have them atleast on the trailer. And 95+% of dump trucks have them.

They wouldn't sell them if they weren't very safe.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Re-tread's are OK for offroad use or low speed driving but too many problem's on the hot highways down here at highway speed's. If you've ever had one come apart like I did year's ago you'll agree.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by custm2500
I have seen a few guys with these and no problems. Retreads are VERY common in the trucking industry. I would venture to guess 75% of tractor trailers have them at least on the trailer. And 95+% of dump trucks have them.

They wouldn't sell them if they weren't very safe.
This is true with the note that they are not allowed at anytime on a steer axle.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Pawpaw, What is considered low speed driving. I know the Jeep guys like the Guard Dog tires a lot, and say they have good on road manners but I'm trying to find a review from someone with a larger vehicle, has anyone actually owned a pair on their F-150, F-250 or F-350??
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