They have any trouble with squirrels eating the tires?
the walnut shell thing is very viable, as many states don't allow studded tires, like W. Va., even tho they have some hellacious snows...
They used to (40 years ago) have retreads with sawdust mixed into the rubber relaminating sheets, that would open up "pores" to increase traction as wear progressed... or so that was said to be the reason, I think that was b/s, and just made the tire wear out faster...
Cool.
When they send a set of four do they try to send a matched set of "carcasses" (ie. all Goodyear xxxx model)? Looks like a good way of saving some cash. Hope they work well for you.
Leo
yes, you can choose that option, but it depends on current stock, and I couldn't wait that long if they couldn't match 4... it also cost $12 each tire, on top of the total, so I didn't do it... thier policy on a 4 tire sale, is to provide at least 2 common carcasses, in a 4 tire sale, and if they have 4, they ship them in that manner, so that works for me knowing I will have a "matched" pair at least, for use up front where it really matters for steering.. rears, meh.. doesn't really matter to me.
Think you have another title: "King Frugal Cheap Arssed Bass Turd"
Gawd, if I got 80k out of a set of *anything* on a vee-hickle, I'd think I'd won the Lotto... or better.
hahahah
you're quickly becoming as much of a curmudgeon as I am, and 2x as pricky at times (said in an affectionate manner..) the 80K tires I had cost me over $800.. and I ain't got the kind of "scratch" I used to have, when I worked... besides, I never built an airplane you cheeky bastich....
luv ya bro.
There's a retread company that has a pretty good reputation in the off road world, as they sell tires that have walnut shell mixed into the rubber for winter traction. Pretty interesting idea.
https://www.treadwright.com/
I almost pressed the button and bought their tires before I chose the ones I did, Liked the look, and the quality, and seriously considered them, but I weighed the fact I don't know how long I'll actually have this truck, and those tires and cost(higher by 2x), made me take the cheap route... if they last 2 full winters, I'm happy; I only spent $275 for 4 robust tires, free delivery, be here tomorrow...
sad pat is I already have 2 nice trucks, sitting here, and needing to be "resurrected" and gotten on the road, one that is wearing brand new Bridgstone off road tires.. but different (15") size, and the other dead truck currently being fixed both have NEW tires (that truck just got "dropped off the flatbed", pictures below, and damaging the immaculate body,and also the front end of my third truck... during its attempted trip to get it refurbed at my mechanics place) so sitting or selling, even with good tires, is a loss again...