2021 California Tire Workshop Series and Presenters

WHITE PAPER WHITE PAPER – PROVIDE TO THE ATTENDEES Myth Truth 1 Buying low-cost import tires will save more money than retreading premium tires. Successful fleets that buy premium new tires and retreads do realize a significant savings 2 Rubber on the road comes from retreads Numerous studies confirm that retreads are no more prone to failure than new tires 3 Retreads are not safe Retreads are used safely on many vehicles across different operations 4 Retreads are less fuel efficient There are many Low Rolling Resistant (LRR) retreads available 5 Retreads don’t do well in extreme temperatures Retreads will perform as well as new tires when proper maintenance is observed and practiced 6 Retreads don’t look as cool as new tires Today’s retread innovative retread process and products make it very difficult to differentiate between new tires and retreads 7 Retreads are not as good for the environment Retreads are the Green solution – less oil consumed, fewer tires in landfills, reduced CO2 emissions, reduced air pollution, reduced land use, reduced water consumption