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Retread Facts
- Retreaded truck tires represent a savings of over $3 billion annually for truckers and trucking companies in North America.
- For most fleets, tires represent the second largest item in their operating budget, right after fuel costs.
- The lowest possible cost-per-mile is achieved with a good tire management program that includes the use of quality retreads.
- Retreads are the replacement tire of choice for many truckers. Of the more than 37 million replacement tires purchased by fleets in 2004, nearly half were retreads.
- Retreads are not only cost effective, but they are also dependable, reliable and safe. Retreads are used by truckers with scheduled delivery times, small package delivery companies with guaranteed delivery times, most school bus operators, and also on commercial and military jets.
- Retreads are also environmentally friendly. Tires are basically petrochemical products. It takes approximately 22 gallons of oil to manufacture one new truck tire. Most of the oil is found in the casing, which is reused in the retreading process. As a result, it takes approximately 7 gallons of oil to produce a retread.
- Retreaders, like trucking companies, have experienced considerable consolidation. Today, the most successful retreaders are those with the highest quality-products, delivering the best possible return on investment to the fleets. Because of the competitive nature of the retreading industry, truckers can expect to see continuous improvement in quality, durability and reliability, as the major retread suppliers annually invest millions of dollars in research and development.
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Emergency Tire Assistance (ETA)
Fleets rely on Bandag’s toll-free 24-hour Emergency Tire Assistance (ETA) to get their vehicles back on the road at a lower cost and with minimal hassle. Here’s how it works:
First, enroll in the ETA program through your local Pete's Tire Barns Sales Representative and specify the type of tire products that fit your truck. Then, if you have a tire problem that disables your truck on the road, just call 1-800-8-Bandag. Our team of professionals will get a service provider to you as soon as possible, anywhere your trucks travel. Our new state-of-the-art Customer Call Management and Locator System enables ETA to work smarter, respond faster and handle more calls for roadside assistance than ever before. |
Yard Check
Bandag’s Yard Check Service makes quality, consistent tire inspections a convenient part of your maintenance program to help ensure operational readiness and keep vehicles rolling.
With Yard Check, you can:
- Get customized, consolidated reports on critical tire areas to help you spot trends that will improve your tire management program.
- Avoid costs on breakdowns and emergency services.
- Improve vehicle safety.
- Increase driver satisfaction with better-maintained trucks.
- Get convenient single-source billing.
- Get consistent, predictable coverage.
- Ensure a more profitable present and future.
Yard Check is a complete inspection of tread depth, air pressure and dual mating on tractor or trailer axle ends, and other critical tire issues. It’s quality service that reduces unscheduled downtime and gives your fleet a competitive advantage. There’s no other program like Yard Check in the industry, and only Bandag dealers offer it. |
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THE BANDAG PROCESS |
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Initial Inspection |
First, your casings are thoroughly inspected to ensure they meet our high retreading standards. Our inspectors look for every cut, bruise, and puncture, as well as other damage to the tire body. Repairs are made using strong, flexible Bandag repair materials. |
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Casing Analyzer |
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A pre-buff inspection that reduces costs as non-retreadable casing are removed sooner. Provides a bead to bead scan with unmatched accuracy. |
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Buffing |
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Buffing removes the old, worn tread design. The Bandag buffer works like a lathe as the tire is buffed, truing your inflated casing with utmost precision. That means a smoother running retread to satisfy your drivers and reduce vehicle maintenance. |
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The Bandag Non-Destructive Inspection |
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Ultrasonic inspection for damage hidden from visual inspection is performed, using the NDI Tire Casing Analyzer. |
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Repairs |
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Bandag repair materials are designed specifically for today's new generation tires. All repair procedures are an integral part of the total Bandag process. Nail hole injuries, crown injuries, and sidewall injuries can be repaired routinely. You save more valuable casings. |
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Building |
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Cushion gum (the adhesive layer) is applied to the back of the exclusive Bandag tread. Tread rubber and cushion are applied to the casing while the tire is inflated to its normal running configuration. Cushion gum bonds the tough Bandag tread rubber to your casing. This bond becomes one of the strongest parts of the tire. It's what makes our Bandag retreads dependable. |
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Curing |
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Bandag bonds new tread rubber to your casing using a low curing temperature. Your tire is encased in a flexible rubber envelope and placed in a pressure chamber to prevent distortion. No excessive heat or rigid metal molds means your casings avoid the stress associated with other retreading processes. |
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Final Inspection |
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Every Bandag retread we produce is thoroughly inspected before it leaves our shop. The last place we want to discover a tire problem is after the tire is back in service. We're sure you would agree. |
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