Truck Tire Retreading

Improperly repaired or retreaded truck tires may cause sudden tire destruction.

Truck tires should be retreaded and repaired by trained personnel.

An inspection of each tire should be done before operating the vehicle. Damaged tires should be inspected by an authorized tire dealer.

A puncture left unrepaired may result in further internal casing damage and eventual tire destruction.

Never use plug -only repairs on truck tires. An interior patch with plug or other approved material is required. Nail hole repairs should be made only after demounting and inspecting the interior of the tire.

Never use a tube as a substitute for a proper tire repair.

BELT REMOVAL
1.The removal of the fourth (outer) belt is permissible. This belt may be omitted when recapping.

2.The removal of the third belt is more involved. If it essential that the third belt be removed, then it must be replaced before recapping.

3.A nail hole repair may be made in the crown area of a radial and bias truck tire 3/8” or less in diameter. A Section Repair in a radial is required to repair any injury larger than a 3/8” nail hole.

4.Bias Section Repairs are made when the injury is either larger than 1 1/4” in diameter, is not perfectly round or perpendicular to the liner surface, or when the injury is larger than 3/8” in diameter and combination patch plugs are not used.