Hrm... it's sounding like retreads are a pretty popular choice. I
can believe that a retread with a good compound can be the same price as a
cheaper compound new. I think that the stigma associated with retreads is
from truck retreads that tend to sluff off rubber shrapnel on the freeway.
I would hope that a certified aircraft tire wouldn't do such a thing.

Any trouble on the size of retread tires and fitting in wheel
pants?

-Cory

JDupre5762 wrote:
:We've been very happy with re-treaded tires on our Cherokee Pathfinder. They
:appear to have a lot more rubber on them than new tires, and my A&P swears
:by them...

: They don't appear to have more tread, they actually do. There is a requirement
: for specific tread depth on a new tire but there is not one for retreads so
: retreads can have a thicker tread depth than new and consequently will take
: more landings. Probably one of the better values in aviation.

: John Dupre'


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