Can you still buy remould tyres UK?
Remoulds are still legal in the UK, as long as they comply with strict regulations, and if manufactured with care they needn’t be significantly less safe than new tyres.
Are remould tyres cheaper?
In the case of remould tyres, it is only the tread of the tyre that gets replaced with new rubber material. On average, this means that just 20 to 30% of the overall mass of the tyre gets replaced. Using less material is, in turn, is the main reason why remoulded tyres are cheaper than their factory fresh counterparts.
Can you still buy remould car tyres?
Yes, they are safe, so much so that a large number of heavy-duty vehicles in the UK use remould tyres. All remould tyres London are manufactured, strictly adhering to EC Regulation 108 for car tyres and 109 for commercial vehicle units.
What is a remould tyre?
How are remould tyres made? Retread tyres are made using existing tyres with worn treads. These tyres have their threadbare tread and sidewalls removed and have new rubber moulded to the sturdy tyre carcass.
How long do remould tyres last?
The age of the original tyre is no longer visible after it has been remoulded. For the tyre dealer vulcaniser, the only way to determine the tyre’s life span is to use the date the tyre was remoulded. Just as with new tyres, 10 years after this date is the maximum life of the tyre.
Are retreads illegal?
Myth #2: Retreads are illegal: Due to a lack of clarification of laws and backyard mechanic chatter, there is a lot of people who think that retreaded tires are illegal in some states. In reality, there are no states that ban the use of retreaded tires on vehicles of any type.
Are retread tires safe?
Yes, retread tires are both safe and legal. They are also a more economical and environmentally friendly way to extend the life of tires in any fleet.
Can MOT fail on tyres?
So, what are the MOT tyre requirements? Tyres with tread depth lower than 1.6mm is illegal and will result in an MOT fail.
Is my tyre legal UK?
The easiest way to check your tyre tread’s legal is to look out for tread wear indicators. These are usually small bars, about 5mm wide, built into the base of the tyre’s main grooves. If the tyre tread is level with the top of the wear indicator, it means your tyres have reached the legal limit of 1.6mm.
Do they still make retreads?
While the market was being flooded with cheap imports, retread/ remolding technology continued to grow and develop. Modern retreads are just as safe and long-lasting as new tires and a single retread uses up to 70% less oil than a brand new tire.
How can I tell if my tires are retreads?
The only required marking for retreaded tires is the retreader’s Department of Transportation (DOT) code that identifies the plant that applied the most recent retread. This marking is applied to the lower sidewall of the casing, close to the original tire DOT identification code.