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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 10:30 PM
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Default Retreads. Are they worth it? who has em.

thinking about retreads on my XJ. Looking for 32s or a little smaller. They wont be used all the time only when wheeling. So my question is. Are they worth it? I dont want to pay to much for them maybe like 80 bucks to 100. Any help is appreciated.
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 12:44 AM
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Depending on the tread type and rim size you're looking for, low use 32s from JKs are pretty common. I see them regularly on craigslist.4

Also, at first glance, I thought the title was "redheads..."
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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There is a retread company called Tread Wright. They specialize in off road retreads and have a good reputation. Google them and take a look.
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 08:28 AM
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My dad put retreads on his jk and they are lasting and doing a pretty good job. He got them from treadwright
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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Thanks guys im gonna have to look around. I have seen the company before but i know how prone retreads are to blowouts and i didnt know if they could actually withstand the abuse.
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeHoonigan
Thanks guys im gonna have to look around. I have seen the company before but i know how prone retreads are to blowouts and i didnt know if they could actually withstand the abuse.
how prone are they?

ive had carcasses retreaded 7x

ive found way better deals buying used tires, ppl are motivated to sell

one time i bought a used jeep just to get the new tires off it, put my used tires on it, sold it for what i paid
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dc21sas20
My dad put retreads on his jk and they are lasting and doing a pretty good job. He got them from treadwright
thats what i have been looking at. Any idea what ones he has i am leaning towards the warden but the guard dog looks nice to.
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Ive had Guard Dogs for about 2000 miles and really am impressed with them. Nice ride, great when wet. I did get their Kedge Grip and I think it makes a difference. They were $541 to the door for 31s.
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Originally Posted by Tsaani97xj
Ive had Guard Dogs for about 2000 miles and really am impressed with them. Nice ride, great when wet. I did get their Kedge Grip and I think it makes a difference. They were $541 to the door for 31s.
Thanks the decision has been made.
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