Maximize Your Investment with Retreading
The Bandag retreading process is unmatched in the industry
Retreading gives you new tire benefits without the expense of new tires. Commercial Tire has 4 Bandag retread facilities across the Northwest to provide cost efficient alternatives to our customers. We ensure each retread is carefully inspected for quality and consistency to optimize your tire program.
Lower Cost
Longer Lifespan
Environmentally
Friendly
How Retreads Work
Initial Inspection
Trained specialists perform a hands-on, visual inspection from inside and out. This is done to find and mark all visible injuries.
Electronic Inspection
Damage can be closely evaluated by looking “through-the-tire” in the crown and sidewall areas that may not be visible to the naked eye.
Shearogaphy
This determines conditions within the casing, subjecting it to a vacuum while lasers measure surface anomalies. An animated visual of the anomalies determines casing condition.
Buffing
The casing is inflated to its operational shape. The process removes the worn tread surface, tries up the roundness and prepares the surface for a new tread.
Repair
Any damaged material identified during initial inspection is removed and repairs are made, essentially returning the casing to useful life.
Applying Cushion
An uncured bonding layer is extruded onto the prepared casing surface, and all skives are filled. The casing is ready for a new tread.
Building
A new tread is automatically applied with attention to precise detail. The tread must be straight and perfectly centered on the casing.
Enveloping
The assembled but uncured tire is encased in an elastic envelope and prepared for curing.
Curing
The curing chamber causes the bonding layer in the tire to cure and permanently adhere the new tread.
Final Inspection
A visual, hands-on inspection is repeated to ensure our quality specifications are met.
Tires that work for you
Our retreads provide new tire benefits like improved traction, performance, and gas mileage without the expense of new tires.
View Our Retread Tire Guide (PDF) to browse our full selection, key features, and specifications.