Some tires do require up to 15 spot repairs
I am a disabled retreader. I worked retreading truck tires for 37 years. I have worked with bus tires for school districts in South Carolina and was employed with a major tire manufacturer the last 15 years before I became disabled as an inspector and quality-control inspector of retreaded tires.
I disagree that the tire repairs are unnecessary. In most instances, rock drills require removal and filling in, which is a very time-consuming and costly step in the retreading process. Some retreaders charge for one or two spot repairs per tire just to break even on the tires with more than one spot. I have seen tires with as many as 15 spots and, of course, you can’t charge for all of them so you do the best you can.
I am sure White’s Tire would elaborate to whomever desires this knowledge.
Larry R. Painter
Greensboro
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