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September 1, 2015

HERE IS ANOTHER EMAIL RECEIVED TODAY BY RTA MEMBER TREADWARE REGARDING THE RETREADABILITY OF CHINESE TRUCK TIRES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO POST ADDITIONAL EMAILS ABOUT THIS SUBJECT IF AND WHEN THEY ARRIVE.

Harvey,

 There is a similarity in our current reaction as tire dealers and retreaders to the Chinese truck tires as there was when the "radial" truck tire first came on the market many years ago.  There is a significant change coming about in the market.  This is what happens in the market place.  We must adapt and change with the changing market.

As a provider of the TreadWare software for retread shop management, we see the data on many casings. It is changing. Even "tier 1" manufacturers have certain tires that show up as having a history of problems.  Liner failures, premature bead cracking, excessive sidewall bulging, etc… happen within every brand at some point.

Tracking the data, observing it and using it are the ways to have factual information.  Our observation of the data over the last several years shows us that the quality of tires produced around the world continues to improve.

The fact is that "Things watched do better."  Trucking companies, tire dealers and retreaders that provide and utilize tire management services and tracking repeatedly see better performance in almost every brand.

The fact is that many truck tires produced in China are improved and retreadable, multiple times.  As the retreading industry adapted to radial tires, we must now adapt to tires produced in China. We must improve inspection and repair techniques. We must follow and track the differing brands performance.

 The fact is that many Chinese tires are being retreaded successfully while providing value to the user and profit to the retreader. If money can be made retreading intermodal tires, it can surely be made retreading the new generation of Chinese radial truck tires.

At TreadWare, we will continue to help the independent retreader watch and track the data.

 Clayton Van Kleeck
TreadWare
By retreaders, for retreaders
clayton@vankleecks.com
Tel: 845-802-5191

PS FROM HARVEY: We invite additional comments, pro or con, regarding the subject of the retreadability of Chinese truck tires. We will print those received. Send your comments to info@retreadtire.org. As a matter of interest, Clayton Van Kleek is also a truck tire retreader in Lake Katrine, NY.

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