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Hank Rogers[_4_]

wrote:
> On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 11:22:03 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:53:14 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>>
>>> Many years ago, there was a nearby store that sold retreads. Less than
>>> half the price of new tires and they were just as good. The process is
>>> the same and if done properly....just as good as new.
>>>
> No, they're not just as good as new.
>>
>> Retreads are passable used on a low speed dump truck, don't take them
>> over 40 MPH. I see lots of those retread caps on the roadside.
>>
> Interstates are littered with them. But Gary never drives anywhere to see
> them scattered about.
>

Just about all semis use retreads, except on the front wheels. I
believe it's a legal requirement on the front tires.

They go a hell of a lot faster than 40.

As usual, Popeye is full of shit.