Palm Beach Defective Tire Lawyer on Retreaded Tires
Posted on May 21, 2012 3:50pm PDT
Palm Beach Defective Tire Lawyer on Retreaded Tires
Tires are sometimes retreaded or recapped in an effort to save money and eliminate having to purchase a new tire. This is often done by trucking companies in order to have their tires get more miles. This remanufacturing process basically extends the life of the tire by buffing away the old tread and applying the new rubber tread.
What Are the Benefits of a Retreaded Tire?
A retreaded tire may only cost half of what a new tire would cost, which is attractive to trucking companies, van lines, buses, and sometimes even rental car companies that are looking to save money anywhere they can. Because new tread is glued onto the old tire during this recapping process, it extends the life of the tire for a lesser amount of money.
Additionally, environmentalists claim that natural resources are saved through the retreading process by recycling used tires.
What Are the Negatives of Tires That Have Been Retreaded?
When tires are recapped or retreaded, it can be dangerous and unsafe. Many fatal Florida accidents have occurred as a result of defective retreaded tires. If the process isn’t performed correctly, the retread can come off. As the weather gets warmer, retreaded tires that are defective or not done properly generally see the tread come off the tire faster.
Safety should always come first over profitability. If a trucking company or other driver used retreaded tires that led to your South Florida car crash and injuries, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Please call the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik and speak with a knowledgeable Palm Beach defective tire lawyerat (888) 539-5297 today.