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recapped or retread tires

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bstrong3, Jul 21, 2015.

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  1. Jul 21, 2015 #1
    bstrong3

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    Can retread or recapped tires be used on tractor trailer steer tires? I know the state book says that buses it is a no no, but it says nothing about trucks?
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2015 #2
    HorseShoe

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    no
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2015 #3
    mnmover

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    OK, they can be used as a steering axle tire, legally, BUT it is not a good idea on an over the road truck. Cement Mixers, dump trucks use a wider single tire as a steering tire on heavier front axles and many use recapped tires on their steering axles. A steering axle tire on an over the road truck can be an all position or a steering tire, you should avoid putting trailer tires, even brand new, on the steering axles. I believe the regulation also addresses regrooved tires, tires that have worn down to less that 4/32ds of an inch
    tread and then been regrooved to be used some more.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2015 #4
    bstrong3

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    But I am taking my test tomorrow and should I mention to the tester that retread tires are not allowed on buses?
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2015 #5
    str8t10

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    You tell the examiner that you cannot have recaps on the steer axle and you must have at the minimum 4/32" tread. Recaps and regrooves are illegal on a tractor. If you have a blow out. It's almost certain death
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2015 #6
    S M D

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    Holy cow. Lol. Could you Imagine the thought in your head at all times running recaps as steers
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2015 #7
    jbatmick

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    Recaps are not illegal on tractors.
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2015 #8
    Fajo

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    No only No, But Hell no! why would you even want to risk running a recap on a steer...... Not worth it in any regard what so ever.
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2015 #9
    Grumppy

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  12. Jul 21, 2015 #10
    average joe

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    Caps are legal in all positions minimum 2/32 tread
     
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