The functions of a tyre are simple, it provides a smooth grip, creates contact between the road and the vehicle, and prevents slipping of your car. How much ever simple is the function of a tyre, maintaining the same is not as simple. A new tyre does the entire above-mentioned job without any difficulty. However, a new tyre becomes old and lags due to daily wear and tear. Due to the friction that is generated while the tyres are in movement, the treads of the tyre that gives grip and prevents slipping wears out. You need not burn a hole in your pocket by investing in new tyres when the treads wear out. You can consider tyre retreading for your trucks from famous tyre service companies like tyres Liverpool.

Tyres Liverpool retreading for your truck

People often don’t think before retreading a car tyre but hesitates to retread truck tyres. As truck tyres have to bear a high amount of load. The sidewall structures of truck tyres get weak over time. When the retreaded tyres have weak sidewall there is a chance of the tyre bursting if not properly retreaded. But this worry need not bother you if you consider retreading from tyres Liverpool. They have the best and quality retreading service for buses, light, and heavy retreading. They use the latest retreading machines and equipment for top quality service.

The type of retreading

Hot retreading

The tyre is heated in a mould above 150 degrees Celsius. The tyres are getting into the right shape. The tyres are vulcanized at high temperature and retreaded

Cold retreading

Though the name suggests cold, this method uses heat at a temperature of 95 to 110 degrees Celsius. The only difference is that mould is not used in this method. The pre vulcanized tread is put together with a bonding gum layer. This method is also known as pre-cure retreading.

Steps followed by a professional while retreading

Tyre inspection

The worn-out tyres are first inspected by the professional and assessed whether it can be retreaded or not. The inspection includes a tactile examination of the casing which is followed by a shearography test. This detects any defects in the casing that can’t be analyzed with the naked eye

Tyre buffing

In this step, the unwanted treads and damaged portions of the tyre are cut out at specific dimensions. High performing machinery is used for precise removal of unwanted portions. This improves the flexibility of the treads. This process requires skilled professionals.

Repairing of tyre

The tyre is further analyzed and the cause for the damage is found. These damages are treated and made sure that it doesn’t cause any further problems. This process is also done using computer-aided machines.

Building

The new tread material is applied to the casing in this step. Tread patterns that are suitable for the particular type of tyre are used. This is also a computer-controlled product.

Curing

The built tyre is subjected to heat in a curing press. The heat ensures that the new rubber gets properly vulcanized. The cured tyre is then cooled, removed and trimmed

Final inspection

The professional analyzes the newly treaded tyre to see whether it is ready to hit the road. This step includes a visual and tactile examination and an inflation test. After the two tests, a shearography test is done to detect any minute defaults.

Advantages of retreading

• Retreading makes the tyres safer to use. It doesn’t allow slipping off the truck and ensures safe driving.
• Retreading is eco friendly. When the worn-out tyre is remade it is prevented from reaching the landfill.
• Retreading also saves a lot of energy and reduces carbon emissions that are generated in producing new tyres. But retreading has to be done from professionals like tyres, Liverpool who is the best in the field.