#Tire Retreading

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Commercial truck tire in a retread plant with automated buffing and tread application equipment visible in the background

Equipment & OEM Oct 12, 2026

How modern tire retreading cuts cost per mile for small fleets

Automated buffing, laser-guided tread application, and precision curing have turned a labor-intensive craft into a manufacturing process that delivers…

By Hank Rivers

Truck tire retread facility with buffing and curing equipment

Equipment & OEM Jun 10, 2026

Retread Shops Consolidate as Import Tires and Labor Costs Squeeze Margins

U.S. retreaders face rising operating costs and sustained pricing pressure from low-cost imported new tires. Fleets still buying retreads, but shops are…

By Hank Rivers