Retreading is a safe, economical and environmentally-friendly way to give bald tyres a new lease of life: the worn tread surface is replaced by a new one. The end result is a tyre which can be reused!
Not every tyre is suitable for retreading, however. It is only possible in the following cases:
The question as to whether a casing can be reused also depends on the type of tyre.
The following principles apply in general:
There are two retreading techniques:
Mould cure retreading and precure retreading.
We have the expertise to do both.
Retreads and their place on the market
The proportion of retreads on the replacement car and truck tyre market in Europe still varies widely.
Retreading plays a particularly important role in aircraft tyres, which are subjected to extreme stresses. Aircraft tyres have to withstand huge strain at speeds of over 250 km/h, and undergo retreading after around 150 take-off and landing manoeuvres. Retreading can take place up to twelve times. The testing procedures are naturally very stringent here, and safety takes top priority.
High-quality retreading is the alternative to new tyres for commercial vehicles, since it offers safety, top running performance and an excellent cost-benefit ratio. More and more consumers are recognising and coming to appreciate the positive image of high-quality retreads.