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Continental Tyres is calling on commercial vehicle and fleet operators to ensure they are carrying out tyre regrooving safely and effectively.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Continental unveiled a five-part series<\/a> of tyre safety and advice videos, aimed at supporting technicians, drivers and business owners with key maintenance topics. In one video, commercial vehicle expert Tom Roberts demonstrated the correct regrooving process.<\/p>\n

There are, however, a number of operational factors that businesses should consider when regrooving a tyre. Tomasz Wojciechowski, technical specialist engineer at Continental addresses some of the most commonly asked questions:<\/p>\n

Is it safer to not regroove a tyre?<\/strong>
\nRegrooving can be a safe, cost-effective solution that will extend the service life of a tyre. The problems begin when regrooving is not done correctly. All too often, we encounter tyres that have been cut too deeply or were in a poor overall condition to start with. Not only could it influence the tyre\u2019s performance and durability, as well as potentially being illegal, but it also ultimately negates the benefits of regrooving as it requires a replacement tyre.<\/em><\/p>\n

Operators shouldn\u2019t be afraid of regrooving a tyre that is in good overall condition and is approved to be regrooved by the manufacturer. All of Continental\u2019s truck and bus tyres, for example, can be regrooved. Done well, regrooving will help operators to maximise the service life of their tyres and help them to achieve the lowest overall driving costs for their fleet. If it\u2019s a feature that\u2019s included, it\u2019s one that you should consider using.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Is every use case appropriate for regrooving?<\/strong>
\nAlthough there\u2019s nothing to stop you regrooving tyres for your business, we do find that the longevity, and therefore cost effectiveness of using a re-cut tyre, is impacted by the application. Typically, trucks operating off-road on construction sites or in mining and aggregate transport respond less well to regrooving. That is because the tyre is unlikely to last as long as a truck covering mainly motorway and A-road miles.<\/em><\/p>\n

When it comes to trailers, we would suggest that you avoid using a regrooved tyre on the rearmost axle. Often these tyres are dragged laterally when the trailer corners heavily, which isn\u2019t optimal for regrooved rubber. It doesn\u2019t mean that the tyre cannot be used, however. You could perhaps look at swapping the regrooved tyre onto the first or second axle.<\/em><\/p>\n

Are there any common regrooving errors?<\/strong>
\nCutting too deep is a common regrooving error. You should measure the tread depth in various places around the circumference before you start regrooving. Always ensure that you\u2019re cutting from the shallowest part to reduce the risk of damaging the belt. If you do, the tyre must be discarded. Just like the brake discs on a car that hasn\u2019t been used for a few days, moisture can quickly cause the steel cords of the tyre to begin to rust, which could affect the tyre\u2019s durability.<\/em><\/p>\n

All too often, we also see evidence of technicians getting creative with their own tyre tread patterns. Tyres that are approved for regrooving will have a regrooving guide, specifying where the cuts should be made and to what depth. In our technical data book, we use clear yellow lines to demonstrate where the grooves should be cut. Making your own tread pattern by cutting every sipe or through the tread block may not only weaken the tyre but might also make the tyre unroadworthy.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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