Fleet Tire Retreading: Reduces Down Time, Augments Fuel Efficiency, Saves Money
Retreading tires is an excellent way to save money. Commercial and military aircraft industries save over $100 million annually by retreading, and the trucking industry saves more than $3 billion each year. The reason for the savings is easy to understand: retreaded tires cost less than new tires to manufacture, and they also sell for thirty to fifty percent of the price of new tires. In addition, Michelin’s low rolling resistance retreads cut operating costs by conserving fuel. These retreads support the EPA SmartWay® program, and its goal to limit fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from line-haul Class 8 trucks.
The retreading process can play a significant role in cutting costs for many industries. “Retreading is the process whereby selected and inspected worn tires, called casings, receive a new tread thereby saving the trucking industry money by re-using the casing,” explains Scott Kusilek, Director of Manufacturing at Bauer Built. “Truckers, airlines, construction companies, and farmers all purchase retreaded tires for one basic reason – to save money.”
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The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) reports that it takes about 22 gallons of oil to manufacture a new medium truck tire, but only seven gallons for a retread. By saving hundreds of millions of gallons in oil, retreading not only saves money, but also helps the environment by conserving resources. In addition to requiring fewer resources than new tires, retreaded tires also prevent waste. Instead of going into a landfill, millions of retreaded tires can continue to be put to use.
Beyond saving the environment, tire retreading is economical. The most expensive aspect of producing a new tire is found in the tire casing, the tire backbone. By monitoring the tires, maintaining them through full service and working with retread plants like Bauer Built that use the most state-of-the-art tech available, fleet operators can reduce the number of casings they need to replace each year. Replacing casings is a huge expense, so any reduction provides savings.
Bauer Built recognizes the logic in retreading tires, so we ensure our stringent internal standards are met through self-audits administered on a month-to-month basis. Along with frequent audits, we also maintain cutting-edge equipment at all of our plants to guarantee they’re running at 100%. We do all this because we know, as a leader within the automobile industry, that retreading is essential.
Bauer Built is an industry authority in retread tires for commercial trucks. Forging our reputation since 1944, we have dominated the industry by providing the most elite retread service available. We ensure excellence from every one of our seven separate Michelin® Pre-Mold Retread plants throughout the Midwest, and are proud of the superior technology maintained at each one. Our retread process reduces fleet down time, boosts casing lifespans, augments fuel efficiency, and slashes heat buildup. When you’re ready to make the best economic and environmental decision for your business, visit us online.
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