I used retreads for years, both on my AH3000 and my Lotus 7. Never had a
problem. I think it depends on the quality of the retreader company. In
our neck of the woods, we had two: McCoy Bite Rites located in Modesto,
CA (I think that was how it was spelled), and Bruce's Tires in Oakland,
CA. The McCoys were a little "stickier" but both had to be trued to be
made round. Much like the shaving of present day requirements.
Both companies did a great job. And it kept the price reasonable. In
the mid-60s, or thereabouts, first Firestone, then Goodyear, came out
with racing slicks that were definitely better...and the usual scenario
happened. Cost increase to go faster.
--Pat Kelly
Craig Blome wrote:
> --- scott_phelps@england.gdt1.com wrote:
> > Author: Chris Sims <csims@simshome.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Does anybody make performance retreads now? It
> > seems like a good
> > >idea. . .
> >
> > Not allowed in SCCA......... Look at all the
> > truck tires on the
> > highway, and you'll understand why. I wouldn't
> > put recaps on any car.
> >
>
> I was driving behind an 18 wheeler outside Little Rock
> once when a retread delaminated. Big brown cloud and
> KABOOM, followed by tread snakes raining down from the
> heavens. *Very* scary experience. I understand why
> SCCA doesn't allow 'em.
>
> Craig Blome
> Texas Spokes SCC, Austin, TX
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