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Busting top 3 myths about retreading in India!
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The retreading industry has existed as long as the tyre industry itself, and so have the myths surrounding it. Many fleet owners still carry doubts rooted in outdated experiences or poor-quality retreading practices.
Retreading has been questioned for safety, performance, and durability, but these concerns are often based on poor workmanship or poor maintenance rather than the process itself.
Myth 1: Retreaded tyres are not as safe as a new tyre
Fact: Retreaded tyres are as safe as new tyres when maintained properly. Tyre failure is usually caused by factors such as under-inflation, overloading, misalignment, poor repairs, or severe damage, not by retreading alone.
Myth 2: Retreaded tyres do not perform as good as new tyres
Fact: Retreaded tyres can perform as well as new tyres when the right casing, tread design, rubber compound, and workshop quality come together. Performance always depends on the total system, not only on whether the tyre is new or retreaded.
Myth 3: Retreading leads to premature failure
Fact: Retreading itself is not responsible for tyre failure. Poor casing selection, poor-quality materials, faulty process control, and weak maintenance are the real causes behind most failures.
Indag recommends a disciplined 10-step retreading process and proper inspection, material selection, and quality checks so retreaded tyres can deliver dependable performance over time.
