How Commercial Tire Retreading Provides Tire Cost Savings
After fuel and maintenance, tires are the largest expense for most commercial fleets. With retreading, you can reduce the total operating costs of your fleet and get more out of your initial investment in new tires. This process offers more than a short-term solution. It provides a long-term savings strategy to improve the financial state of your commercial fleet.
Extending the Life of Your Commercial Tires
The retreading process removes worn tire treads while maintaining the tire’s structural integrity. New treads are placed using mold cure or precure applications.
Doing so prolongs your commercial tires’ usability and extends their service life. Most commercial manufacturers design tires with retreadability in mind. If properly maintained, high-quality semi truck tires can be retreaded two or three times, allowing you to get more mileage out of the original casings.
Comparing Costs: Retread vs. New Commercial Tires
On average, retreads cost 30% to 50% less than new tires. A tire’s casing is the most expensive component to replace, whereas treads are relatively cheap in comparison. Retreading only removes the old tread, leaving the casing and belts intact. Purchasing new tires is more costly in comparison because you pay for new casings each time.
The average new commercial tire can cost between $250 to $600, which adds up quickly if you run a fleet of 18-wheelers. A retread tire costs between $150 to $300 dollars, which can provide cost savings over time. It also reduces the lifetime cost of each tire if you retread it multiple times.
Enhancing Fuel Efficiency and Reducing Operating Costs
Since retreads maintain the structure of your original tire, they have similar fuel efficiency. You can also select specific tread patterns that suit various applications, including highway and offroad driving. Optimized tread patterns reduce rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
That helps lower your overall expenses so you can budget efficiently. The cost of new commercial tires varies depending on brand, size and application. Retreading pricing is relatively consistent, allowing you to allocate funds appropriately.
Maximizing ROI with Strategic Integration
Whether you manage a few trucks or a fleet with dozens of vehicles, retreading can provide you with a cost-effective alternative to buying new tires. It can take time to order and install new commercial tires, especially for large fleets. The retread process is efficient and reliable, reducing downtime that could result in a loss of revenue.
It’s crucial to implement a consistent tire maintenance routine to optimize ROI. That includes proper tire inflation, regular rotations, monitoring tread wear and practicing good driving habits. That promotes better long-term savings, allowing you to get multiple retreads out of a single tire. Retread providers also offer casing management services to monitor wear and ensure your investment achieves its operational potential.
Commercial Tire Retreading at Bauer Built
Are you considering integrating retreads into your fleet? Bring your vehicles to a Bauer Built location near you. We specialize in commercial retreads that are designed to reduce casing fatigue and lower fuel consumption. Learn more about our nine-step retread process.
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