TreadWright tires, anyone run them?

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So awhile back I posted about putting 285s on (285/70/-17, on Tundra split spokes) and, at the time I thought it was a now-or-never deal. Well I've got some time to possibly get a small lift, or just get different tires that won't need a lift. I've known about Tread Wright tires for several years now, and have been considering getting a set when I replace the currents. I was curious if anyone has them (or had) and what their experience was. I've read mainly awesome reviews, but was hoping for some more specific to the T4R. And of course, pictures are encouraged.
 
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Ive had them for 4 months now, about 4000 miles.they still look new, but they are hard in balancing. Aside from that, they are awesome.i chose the bfg at tread on a 285/75r16
 
I have a set of Guard Dogs in 285/75r16s. They are the Bead2bead retreads. So instead of only putting the new tread on the tread surface of the tire, they put new rubber on the sidewalls also. I absolutely love them. The rubber is soft(ish). They've barely lost any tread since I've had them. I've wheeled them pretty hard. They float through mud, grip well on rocks and dirt, and handle well on the road. They are very noisy though. But I dare you to find a mud tire that isn't. My only real complaint is about the tread design. The way they are designed, they pick up small pebbles and rocks, hold them in the rubber until I hit about 40 mph, then let them loose to hit my fenders and wheel wells like crazy. It's not Treadwright's fault though. I believe these are the same design as the old Goodyear MTRs. If you're afraid of running retreads, get the bead2bead tires. Less chance of a blowout or tread separation since it's all new rubber.
 
Chandler_Ross said:
If you're afraid of running retreads, get the bead2bead tires. Less chance of a blowout or tread separation since it's all new rubber.
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Yes, it's new rubber applied on to an old, worn carcass.

From the moment a new tire comes out of the mold, the rubber starts to deteriorate. After 5 years from the date of manufacture, manufacturers generally state they are nearing the end of their expected service life. Any tire that remains in service after 5 years, should be closely inspected often for any signs of impending failure.

Retreads are cheaper for a reason. It's not because they are better than a new tire.
 
02SE said:
Retreads are cheaper for a reason. It's not because they are better than a new tire.
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^^ what he said. But when you're ballin' on a budget, you gotta do what you gotta do. :)
If it's possible, save up a few hundred more for duratracs or toyo open country's. They're a pretty good value. But I couldn't avoid these when I paid $600 for 4 33" mud tires. I have virtually no complaints with them. But some people just can't get over the fact that it is a used tire. And it is just an old tire with new rubber. It'll never be as strong as a new tire. But for my needs, the treadwright tires are great. I needed something cheap, with awesome offroad traction. It doesn't hurt that I love the tread design. I don't air them down at all. I also don't drive at freeway speeds often. If I needed to air down, or drove the interstate more than a few times a month, I wouldn't have got these tires. I think part of the reason I got the bead2bead remold is because I can trick myself into thinking they're safer. And I won't worry about running retreads. And so far, it's working.
 
I've had the guard dogs in 265/75/16 for about 4k now.
Only complaints.
1: Soft tread 3 wheeling trips and they are chunked up pretty good., BUT they do grip well.
2: they're retreads. There is no "real" advantage other than the price.

Mine balanced pretty good and treadwear seems normal for a M/T tire.

would I buy them again? depends on how broke I am.
 
I got about 12k on mine, in the 265 75 warden. Mine are decently quiet, they have barely worn. I would recommend them to anyone who does not drive fast 70+ for prolonged periods of time. They heat up, the glue wears off and starts the separation. Its not rocket surgery

My old boss had a set on his rover, probably 15-20k miles and had one blow out on him on the highway. He wheels his shit hard, and on a hot day driving on the highway at 80 for 5 hours will do the trick.

Not saying my tires will last forever without a problem, but I know how my tire was made and I drive accordingly. And about every month when I fill up I walk around my truck and make sure everything is good to go.

Will I buy them again? I would, but not if I go to 285s because they are heavy.
 
TW sent me 2 retreads with sidewalls cut to the steel cords and tried to tell me they were fine. I couldn't mount them like that, and sent them back. Huge hassle meeting fedex pickup.

I put them on but got rid of them because they rode like shit.

I needed snowflake tires, so duratracs where what I went with. Much better ride
 
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Thanks for the information guys. I'm leaning towards getting them, until I can get a lift all figured out and implemented, then spend the $ to get better tires. Likely KM2s, I've had pretty awesome time with a set of those before.
 
Chandlerdoom said:
I got about 12k on mine, in the 265 75 warden. Mine are decently quiet, they have barely worn. I would recommend them to anyone who does not drive fast 70+ for prolonged periods of time. They heat up, the glue wears off and starts the separation. Its not rocket surgery

My old boss had a set on his rover, probably 15-20k miles and had one blow out on him on the highway. He wheels his shit hard, and on a hot day driving on the highway at 80 for 5 hours will do the trick.

Not saying my tires will last forever without a problem, but I know how my tire was made and I drive accordingly. And about every month when I fill up I walk around my truck and make sure everything is good to go.

Will I buy them again? I would, but not if I go to 285s because they are heavy.
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