treadwright??
11-10-2014, 11:35 AM
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Took mine to discount tire the first time no issues. Mounted the replacement at home in my garage with a ratchet strap and a couple pry bars worked like a champ
02-28-2015, 02:26 PM
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I'm looking at getting these tires!! I run a stock 2010 JK with stock suspension. Will the 285/70/17 rub? I'm wondering if I should get those or stick with the 265/70/17!!!
12-25-2018, 02:50 PM
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I know TreadWright isn’t retreads, they are remolds. Which is a lot different. That may Be why.
12-25-2018, 02:56 PM
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The retreading process makes the tires taller. Think about it.. you're adding the bonding agent on top of the old tread, then adding a deep new layer of tread on top of that. So the TreadWright tires will always be taller than the carcass they are made on was when it was new.
Example, most "new" 265/70-16 tires are listed at 30.7 inches, but measure around 30.0 inches. A 265/70-16 TreadWright Guard Dog actually measures out to 31.0 inches!
Also, the retreading process adds weight for the same reasons. So, a tire that weighs 50 lbs. when new will end up weighing around 60 lbs. after being retreaded.
Just some stuff to consider. A 285/70-17 TreadWright will NOT match up with a 285/70-17 "new" tire. The TW will be taller and will wear your spider gears. You need to run 4 TW tires at the same time.
Example, most "new" 265/70-16 tires are listed at 30.7 inches, but measure around 30.0 inches. A 265/70-16 TreadWright Guard Dog actually measures out to 31.0 inches!
Also, the retreading process adds weight for the same reasons. So, a tire that weighs 50 lbs. when new will end up weighing around 60 lbs. after being retreaded.
Just some stuff to consider. A 285/70-17 TreadWright will NOT match up with a 285/70-17 "new" tire. The TW will be taller and will wear your spider gears. You need to run 4 TW tires at the same time.
Treadwright doesn’t retread. They remold. Entirely different.