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69K10 Tank · 12-20-2003, 04:49 PM

Hi guys, I'm getting to the point where I'm going to have to get new tires for my truck. I've been looking at a bunch of different options and kinda have decided on getting some Kumho M/T from tirerack.com. I want to get tires that will perform off road for the weekend wheeling I with my buddies and still be good on road tires cause I have to drive to school everyday. I've heard nothing but good things about these tires and I need it to be somewhat cheap, mainly cause i'm 17. Well now I stumbled across High-Tec Retreading (http://www.high-tec-retreading.com/index.html). I really don't have any experience with retreads and was wondering what you all thought about them, pros and cons. I still will probably get the Kumhos, but the retreads are still so much cheaper and I cant help but wonder how they'll work. Thanks for all your help.

richardwilken · 12-21-2003, 02:32 AM

i ruined three bedsides on a 77 gmc 4x4 that way, oh yeah, and an exhaust. i wouldn't advise on the retreads, especially if you want to venture very far from home. just my 2 cents

Scrub · 12-21-2003, 03:29 AM

There was an article about High-tec-retread in Petersen's off road and they had good things to say.
I buy mine at Costco. Only thing is High-tec can give you an expensive specialty tire for a good price.

Look at Costco first. I find I can get a new, brandname tire for about the same price as a recap.

What size do you need?

**Stocker** · 12-21-2003, 01:28 PM

I would not recommend retreads - never met one I liked. Bandag is a major retreader; years ago I bought some, and they thumped because of the lump where the ends of the tread meet. IMO, new tires are a much better bargain, though a bit more expensive. I'm not familiar with High-tec; maybe they are better. Personally, I would only put recaps on a big rig so when you throw a tread, you have the redundancy of more tires on the same axle.

69K10 Tank · 12-21-2003, 01:52 PM

Thanks guys, that's kinda what I was thinking about them. Looks like I'll just be going with the Kumhos (33x12.5r15). Thanks again.

Destructo · 12-21-2003, 04:52 PM

I have also heard good things about the Dunlop Mud Rovers, know a couple guys who have run them personally. I'm going to get a set of 35x12.5x15's for my truck. Only 108 bucks apeice at tirerack and I can get them for 116 each at sams club for the 35" tires.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-23-2003, 09:34 PM

driving with retreads is kinda like rinsing and reusing your condoms need i say more?

griesel72 · 12-23-2003, 09:41 PM

12-20-2003, 04:49 PM	#1
69K10 Tank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Olypmia, Wa Posts: 49	Opinions on retreads? Hi guys, I'm getting to the point where I'm going to have to get new tires for my truck. I've been looking at a bunch of different options and kinda have decided on getting some Kumho M/T from tirerack.com. I want to get tires that will perform off road for the weekend wheeling I with my buddies and still be good on road tires cause I have to drive to school everyday. I've heard nothing but good things about these tires and I need it to be somewhat cheap, mainly cause i'm 17. Well now I stumbled across High-Tec Retreading (http://www.high-tec-retreading.com/index.html). I really don't have any experience with retreads and was wondering what you all thought about them, pros and cons. I still will probably get the Kumhos, but the retreads are still so much cheaper and I cant help but wonder how they'll work. Thanks for all your help.

12-21-2003, 02:32 AM	#2
richardwilken Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: clifton, IL Posts: 114	i ruined three bedsides on a 77 gmc 4x4 that way, oh yeah, and an exhaust. i wouldn't advise on the retreads, especially if you want to venture very far from home. just my 2 cents __________________ 69 chevy 1/2 ton 2wd 72 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd

12-21-2003, 03:29 AM	#3
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	There was an article about High-tec-retread in Petersen's off road and they had good things to say. I buy mine at Costco. Only thing is High-tec can give you an expensive specialty tire for a good price. Look at Costco first. I find I can get a new, brandname tire for about the same price as a recap. What size do you need? __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

12-21-2003, 01:28 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,763	I would not recommend retreads - never met one I liked. Bandag is a major retreader; years ago I bought some, and they thumped because of the lump where the ends of the tread meet. IMO, new tires are a much better bargain, though a bit more expensive. I'm not familiar with High-tec; maybe they are better. Personally, I would only put recaps on a big rig so when you throw a tread, you have the redundancy of more tires on the same axle. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-21-2003, 01:52 PM	#5
69K10 Tank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Olypmia, Wa Posts: 49	Thanks guys, that's kinda what I was thinking about them. Looks like I'll just be going with the Kumhos (33x12.5r15). Thanks again. __________________ Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war 69 K-10, 350, sm465, T221, 33" BFG A/T, drums all around (soon to be discs)

12-21-2003, 04:52 PM	#6
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I have also heard good things about the Dunlop Mud Rovers, know a couple guys who have run them personally. I'm going to get a set of 35x12.5x15's for my truck. Only 108 bucks apeice at tirerack and I can get them for 116 each at sams club for the 35" tires.

12-23-2003, 09:34 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,331	driving with retreads is kinda like rinsing and reusing your condoms need i say more? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-23-2003, 09:41 PM	#8
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	__________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

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