Treadwright Anyone???
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From: Sunburg Mn
Originally Posted by Bruski13
Don't let them get hot or under too much of a load. Im a diesel mechanic on semis and see people running recaps all the time. They fail more than people realize. The alligator will separate from the tire, the sidewalls will bubble up, chunks of tread will rip out, and the sections in the recap will separate and cause a chunk of the alligator to separate. Make sure they are at proper tire pressure, don't get too hot (no burnouts), don't run under load for extended amount of time (causes them to get hot). If you keep an eye on them and treat them right you should be alright but id still be cautious. Like stated previously, save a little more money and pay the extra 50 or so a tire for new ones. They will have a warranty as well and it will probably be for more miles.
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From: Socal
Originally Posted by bubbabowman
How many people don't get it?!?! They are retreads not recaps
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From: FLORIDA
Everything I've been reading is glorious about these. Some people are ignorant and refuse to believe that retreads are OK on a half ton pickup.
That's okay, I'll save the money and get a great tire
That's okay, I'll save the money and get a great tire
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Recaps they glue on a new tread, treadwright retreads they mold new rubber onto a prepped casing
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Some 4x4 magazine did a review on the backbone 1's. Said they where good stuff no complaints. As for the howlers the only thing ive heard is they are really loud...
The backbone review:
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techart...est/index.html
The backbone review:
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techart...est/index.html
Last edited by greenheadkiller98; Jul 29, 2012 at 07:49 PM.
