Hi! Has anyone tried these?? Am tempted, if only for the spare. Thoughts gratefully received. In an ideal world I would like some Grabber AT's however budget is a bit tight. I'm wondering what road use is like with the Kingpins.

If anyone has used retread it would be good to know what they are like in reality.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171038242822?ssP...1423.l2649


Andrew

I would never use retreads as my main tyres. Especially on a heavy vehicle like a Freelander. I would be nervous they would lose their tread at 70 on the motorway.

As a spare yes.

Admittedly not used any 'modern' retreads but 10 - 15 years ago I had no choice and they really were terrible. Not safe.

I think HGVs use them which might explain the large amount of rubber and tread you see on the motorway. With 18 wheels I guess the risk is fairly low if they fail, as long as the fronts are good tyres.

As always, happy to be corrected  (Coming) 2016 RR Evoque td4 180 HSE Dynamc
(Going) 2013 TD4 GS Auto - Santorini Black with black leather. Cold Climate, UK Lighting & Armrest Packs. Privacy Glass. LR Rubber Mats. Full size spare.
60 000 miles averaging 35mpg

(Gone) 2010 TD4 Manual GS - Stornoway Grey. Sold at 3yrs old & 64k miles. Final average consumption 39.2mpg.

Why put retreads on a £30k + vehicle......total madness. Sorry but I would not even contemplate remoulds/retreads. In fact they would not even go on my Defender.

I know remoulds have come a long way but sorry not my cup of tea.
Ben (GONE) FL2 2008 SE (manual) Santorini Black, the expensive one
(LEFT WITH) 300tdi Defender 90 the cold, reliable & sensible one

Ok I guess as a low speed get you home spare, but certainly not for normal use.

When I was an impoverished student I bought (after saving up) remoulds and found them very good. The rubber was much harder wearing than "new" tyres and the tread pattern almost the same as the Avon Traction Mileage. I guess my 109" was much the same weight as a Freelander. Everyone can spread it - Anyone can catch it. Stay home - the life you save can be your own!

Have heard some good but more bad comments from friends. Possibly for the spare or second set for winter in low speeds but I guess I am going to have to bite the bullet and go for the grabber AT's.

All views all acknowledged and appreciated.


Andrew

You might be surprised to know that perhaps the most safety concious of industries use retreads.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j...mp;cad=rja

Navigator wrote:

When I was an impoverished student I bought (after saving up) remoulds and found them very good. The rubber was much harder wearing than "new" tyres and the tread pattern almost the same as the Avon Traction Mileage. I guess my 109" was much the same weight as a Freelander.