Premium, Retreadable Tire
- 5 belt package with all belts running in different directions to create strength
- Bottom belt package presents a full sidewall wrap
- Consistent bead
- More steel in belts = more heat dispersion
Casing Construction
When you look closely, you can see why the casing of a premium tire ensures it will last longer, giving you a lower total cost of ownership.
Single-use tires are built to be lower cost. Premium tires are built to last—and be retreaded. Construction of the crown, belts and sidewall areas are critical for a strong, retreadable casing.
The Crown Structure
Single-Use, Low Priced Tire
- 3 belt package – only two of the belt packages cross
- Stability belt is only two inches
- Steel bundles have a smaller radius (not as thick) and are more spaced out, reducing the ability to absorb shock
The Crown Belt Layer
Premium, Retreadable Tire
- Tight and consistent steel packages create strength
Single-Use, Low Price Tire
- Loose and with gaps in steel belt package
- Less steel = less structural support for retreading
The Sidewall Layer
Premium, Retreadable Tire
- 3 layers
- 3 directions
- 1 wrap
- More layers and in multiple directions results in a better ability to withstand stress
Single-Use, Low Priced Tire
- 2 layers
- Uni-directional
- Steel cords smaller radius
Performance Tests
In the lifespan of a tire, single-use tires can cost three times as much
Kal Tire worked with an independent, ISO-accredited tire testing organization to compare the performance of three commercial truck tires to see how long tires wear before requiring replacement. A drum machine was used to test the life of a:
- Premium tire
- Single-use tire
- Kal Tire retread
The results found that you would have to buy three single-use tires to run the same distance of one premium tire. Plus, you can give a second or even third life to the premium tires as retreads that also perform like-new.
Extra Savings
Rolling resistance is how hard your engine needs to work to make a tire roll. The lower the rolling resistance, the less energy and fuel it takes out on the road.
The casing of a tire makes up more than half of its rolling resistance. A premium tire casing results in significantly lower rolling resistance and more fuel savings. What would 3-5% in fuel savings mean for your fleet every year?
Rolling resistance calculated using the Michelin Rolling Resistance Comparison Tool.
And They’re Better for the Environment
Single-use tires produce 95%+ tire wear particle waste
Since you need more tires to go the same distance as a premium or retread tire, single-use tires produce more than double the tire wear particle waste.
Tire particles are a major contributor to microplastics in urban runoff. These highly potent, toxic substances compromise healthy land and waterways, and their ecosystems.
Which Tire Is the Most Cost-effective Choice for Your Fleet?
Which tire wins on the below features?
Single-Use Tire |
Premium Tire |
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| Lower upfront acquisition price | √ | |
| Longer tire life | √ | |
| Lower rolling resistance | √ | |
| Lower fuel costs | √ | |
| Retreadable | √ | |
| Lower total cost of ownership | √ | |
| Less particle waste | √ |
Helping customers find the most cost-effective tires for their fleet is what we do.
With Kal Tire’s tailored tire management programs, our experts recommend the right tires for the right application—and then we manage your tire assets to help you make the most of that investment through a Kal Tire retread program.
Tire inventory planning and performance tracking are just the start. With the transparency of our reporting, you can be confident you’ve got the best-performing tire at the lowest cost.
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