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Title: Re-tread Winter tyres?
Post by: rich83 on November 26, 2012, 05:47:53 pm

Stupid question?

Avoid?

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Title: Re: Re-tread Winter tyres?
Post by: Hedge on November 26, 2012, 05:51:24 pm

Do you mean remoulds? :confused:

Title: Re: Re-tread Winter tyres?
Post by: Andy on November 26, 2012, 05:52:37 pm

Have you been recutting tyres

Title: Re: Re-tread Winter tyres?
Post by: rich83 on November 26, 2012, 05:53:10 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4X-tyres-Michelin-pattern-PROFIL-WINTERMAXX-225-45-R17-91H-M-S-Winter-tyres-4tyr-/230804125841?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&fits=Tyre+Width%3A225%7CAspect+Ratio%3A45%7CDiameter%3A17&hash=item35bcff7891

Title: Re: Re-tread Winter tyres?
Post by: JoeDarKa on November 26, 2012, 06:00:30 pm

I would go for some part worn ones. Thats what i did and they have been great!

Title: Re: Re-tread Winter tyres?
Post by: MC71 on November 26, 2012, 06:10:39 pm

I have come across retreads while looking for Winter Tyres. There doesn't seem to be anyone shouting from the rooftops "DON'T USE THEM" but from what I've read their ability (in any and all situations) compared to premium tyres is a bit reduced but TBH you'd expect that for the price. I'm seriously looking at getting some as I won't be putting them through the same torture as my summer tyres anyway.

Nor sure of the truth in it but according to an article on Wiki' all retreads are tested according to the same load and speed criteria as those undergone by new tires.

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Title: Re: Re-tread Winter tyres?
Post by: rich83 on November 26, 2012, 06:14:24 pm

Im not going to get any... just reading a few links of the interwebz...  :scared:

Title: Re: Re-tread Winter tyres?
Post by: Andy on November 26, 2012, 06:43:46 pm

A lad at work  put remould  winter tyres on his car;got them  for £35 each and they did ok in the snow