Green Tyres Mean Business: Retreads use 41 per cent less CO{sub}2 than new tyres during their lifecycle

摘要

The tyre industry definition of a 'green tyre' is taking on a new meaning. Ever since tyres have been mass produced these two words have referred to the semi-finished un-vulcanised tyre product. Now the tyre industry is taking on an increasingly ecological focus and 'green tyre thinking' is giving retreaders the opportunity to 'sell' the uniquely environmental benefits they offer over and above new tyres. With this in mind. Tyres & Accessories interviewed Patrick O'Connell, director of one of the UK's leading independent retreading operations, and learnt that retreads are not only the greenest tyres on the market, but that they make sound business sense too.