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The History of Retread Tires in America

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Also known as a recap or remold, retread is a re-manufacturing process for tires that replace the tread on worn tires. Since its inception in the 1900s, this process has evolved tremendously.  To help to extend the life of your fleet’s tires, retreading is an excellent option. Today, at Road Warrior Tires we are going to delve into the history of Retread Tires in America. The Early Days Back to the older days, the roads were unpaved, bumpy and riddled with hazards. Therefore, those rough roads used to curtail the life of tires. On the plethora of dangerous materials littering the roads, drivers struggle to avoid penetrating, cutting, or blowing out their tires. Got droopy with all this road and tire trouble, people began seeking ways to get rid of broken tires. The first technical arises to extend the tire’s life The first method evolved in the US comprises applying layers of uncured rubber. Soon it falls as vulcanizing the tires to the third layer caused unevenly cured

Fuel Savings vs. Tire Life: The Secret of LRR for Commercial Truckers

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Being commercial tires , designed to reduce energy loss, Low-rolling-resistance (LRR) tires still in controversy for commercial trucking fleet managers. Where LRR tires promote better fuel economy, these tires are expensive with short lifespan. It seems like a waste to pay more for a tire that doesn’t last long, although the excellent fuel economy covers the negative aspects of LRR. The mystery is: do these tires truly have a shorter lifespan? How do fleet manager’s measure tread and fuel economy? Today, at Road Warrior Tires let’s find out if the LRR tires are suitable for Commercial Truckers: The discrepancy in Commercial Trucking The general statement is that LRR tires are 15% more expensive than the standard commercial truck tires. Along with this, these tires have 30 percent less tread life. As per the American Trucking Associations’s Technology & Maintenance Council except for trailers, LRR tires outlasted standard commercial truck tires in every segment. Al

Know if your agriculture tires are putting the optimal footprints

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With the recent studies, Road Warrior Tires analyzed why the farmers are focusing on the footprint of their agriculture tires more than ever before. Several factors that have led farmers to concentrate are the expanding size and power of modern tractors, the heightened awareness of soil compaction, and unpredictable field conditions. In this article, you’ll know if your agriculture tires are putting the optimal footprints or not. Keep reading! From Table to Field Checking the tire manufacturer’s load/inflation table is an easy way to ensure if your tire is capable of maximizing productivity and traction while minimizing soil compaction and fuel consumption. However, for the precise calculation, it is essential to know the weight of your tractor, the mass of its load, and the speed at which it will be traveling. Therefore, when you adjust the tires on the recommended inflation pressure, it reaps the tremendous benefits. Balancing with Ballast Another key to ensure each

Spring Car Maintenance Checklist For 2019

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Spring has arrived with inspiring thoughts to plan for a holiday by hitting the road. However, the unprepared car can turn the whole excitement into stress. Have you imagined, what will happen if your tires blow out in the middle of nowhere? No? Well, you should  consider checking  if your car is perfect to ride for a long tour. Before hitting the road, giving little time and efforts to analyze your car’s condition is necessary to have smooth holiday fun. Let’s see what we can do to make our car ready to go. The suggested checklist by  Road Warrior Tires  is given below: Check your vehicle’s battery To avoid expensive maintenance charge, frequently check your vehicle’s battery. In winters, when the parts of your car get jammed, your car battery has to work hard and make it warm to let the vehicle perform again. Inspect the brakes of your car Defects in a break is a serious issue that can put your life at risk. It is important to check your breaks before leaving for a h