MICHELIN® RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WAY TO PROTECT YOUR BOTTOM LINE
LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BOTTOM LINE AND THE PLANET.
WHY RETREAD?
Retreading your tires is good for the environment and for your business. Discover a way to get the most out of your tires when you choose to embrace the retread process.
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TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO)
- 70% of the rolling resistance value is in the casing
- Retreads deliver approximately 90% of the mileage of a new tire
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REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
- Reduce / Save 100 million+ gallons of oil annually*
- Millions of tires that would end up in landfills yield thousands more miles*
*retread.org/learn-more
WHY MICHELIN® RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES?
Our innovative retread process creates retreads you can trust to save money and keep your trucks on the road. Utilizing Michelin's new-tire design technology, proven tread designs and new-tire manufacturing standards, the MICHELIN® Retread Technologies (MRT) retread process delivers reliable retreads, designed for your application to help you maximize your tire assets.
- Low rolling resistance, SmartWay® verified retreads for maximum fuel efficiency
- Michelin proprietary technology that yields multiple retreads
- Monitored and audited, 9-step manufacturing process delivers uniform results
- Increased accountability of your assets with Bib Tread mobile on-site digital app
- Consistent, nationwide retread warranty backed by Michelin
MRT 9-STEP MANUFACTURING PROCESS
1– INITIAL INSPECTION
Every casing, every detail, inspected every time – Enables trained operators to detect subtle irregularities that may indicate internal damage such as zippers
2– BUFFING
Computer automated, guided by casing-specific database and sensors – Provides under tread of optimal profile, depth, and texture
3– CASING INTEGRITY
SHEAROGRAPHY – Two-step laser photography performed on every tire - Reveals belt separations or blisters within the belts or other not visible areas.
4– X-RAY
Available and used when needed – Allows visual inspection of the steel belts within the casing
5- REPAIR
Best practice repairs – Thermal curing along with mechanical pressure exceeds industry standards
6– TREAD BUILDING
Uses MICHELIN® tire tread - Combines two operations into one: applying hot cushion gum and pre-molded tread
7– DOUBLE-ENVELOPING
Unique use of inner envelope applies pressure to both sides of the repair – Ensures every retread surface undergoes uniform pressure and temperature
8– CURING
Computer controlled for minimum temperature variations – Achieves optimal uniformity and enhances full integration of all repairs
9– FINAL INSPECTION
Assurance of the best retread every time – Thorough inspection of crown, sidewall, bead and interior - we make sure your retread is for the road.
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