The Top 10 Reasons Why Retreads Are Better Than New Tires - Choosing retreads for your trucks will help you protect your bottom line while getting a look at the big picture. In addition to the cost savings for you, there are many economic benefits for the entire industry and energy savings for the planet. Here’s a look at the top 10 reasons why retreads are better than new tires. 1.      Reliability Studies show that retreaded tires are more reliable when compared to new tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) agrees that “… retreaded tires are not inherently more prone to failure than new tires.” – John Woodrooffe, Director, Transportation Vehicle Safety Analytics at University of Michigan. 2.      Cost Savings Retreads cost less than new tires, saving your fleet a lot of money on your third-highest expense after labor and fuel. 3.      Warranties Include Retreads New tires are made to be retreaded. Most warranty the casings over several retreads and several years. The initial investment will pay dividends every time it gives you another tire life via retreading. 4.      They Wear Like New Tires The latest compounding and tread designs allow retreads to feature wear-out mileage that [...]