There's more to a proper tire inspection than kicking it with a cold boot. Simply verifying that the tire is still on the wheel and is capable of containing air doesn't ensure the tire is fit for ...

• Which new tire manufacturer makes the best casing for retreading? • How many times can you safely retread a casing? • What age limit should you put on casings? When Bandag suggests casing ...

You can't tell much about a tire simply by kicking it. Drivers would disagree, but you can't even tell with any degree of certainty how much air is in the tire. It seems the best you can expect from ...

In the mold cure process, uncured, untreaded rubber is applied to the casing in much the same way as in the precure process. Since tires typically represent a fleet’s biggest maintenance expense, and ...

This blog was provided exclusively to CCJ by Joe Puff, vice president of truck technology and maintenance, NationaLease. Commercial tire casings can have a significant value, and not just because of ...