I have gotten virgin take-offs from truckers for Cnd$100 each. (US$75). 11R22.5, 1 to 3 years old with 50 to 80% tread on them. Good name brands. That's how much they would get for a casing from the retreaders.
Quote from: lostagain on March 09, 2009, 06:30:23 PMI have gotten virgin take-offs from truckers for Cnd$100 each. (US$75). 11R22.5, 1 to 3 years old with 50 to 80% tread on them. Good name brands. That's how much they would get for a casing from the retreaders.Why would anyone replace a tire of that age if it had a minimum of 50% tread remaining?
I don't know how anyone could be satisfied with using someone elses take off tires. Tires are more than just big black round things that hold air to support the bus. Many are forgetting that tires are the only link to the road and responsible for traction, lateral stability, and most importantly, braking. Some of you are running open shoulder traction tires on the drives. While this is an advantage for the very few times you might be in soft dirt, sand or snow, the dry pavement traction is compromised as compared to a highway closed shoulder design. The only really great traction tire I know of is the Michelin XDN2 (and they know it too because of the price). It has hundreds of built in sipes that gripe the pavement-whether it be dry, wet or icy. In my opinion, there is no substitute for quality tires when you and your families safety is on the line going down the road. Please don't get cheap with tires-get cheap in other areas-cheap furniture, plumbing, etc won't get you into an accident. Good Luck, TomC
If you can't afford new tires on at least the front axle you sure can't afford a bus!!!