Impoving MPG
05-14-2005, 03:37 AM
#41
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Re: Impoving MPG
Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
Cheers,
Dave
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> >> department.
> >
> > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > included.
Cheers,
Dave
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> >> department.
> >
> > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > included.
05-14-2005, 05:45 AM
#42
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Re: Impoving MPG
Dave-
Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
put them on a personal auto.
HTH
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > >> department.
> > >
> > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > included.
>
>
Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
put them on a personal auto.
HTH
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > >> department.
> > >
> > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > included.
>
>
05-14-2005, 05:45 AM
#43
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Posts: n/a
Re: Impoving MPG
Dave-
Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
put them on a personal auto.
HTH
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > >> department.
> > >
> > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > included.
>
>
Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
put them on a personal auto.
HTH
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > >> department.
> > >
> > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > included.
>
>
05-14-2005, 05:45 AM
#44
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Posts: n/a
Re: Impoving MPG
Dave-
Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
put them on a personal auto.
HTH
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > >> department.
> > >
> > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > included.
>
>
Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
put them on a personal auto.
HTH
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > >> department.
> > >
> > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > included.
>
>
05-14-2005, 05:45 AM
#45
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Posts: n/a
Re: Impoving MPG
Dave-
Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
put them on a personal auto.
HTH
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > >> department.
> > >
> > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > included.
>
>
Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
put them on a personal auto.
HTH
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > >> department.
> > >
> > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > included.
>
>
05-14-2005, 05:27 PM
#46
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Re: Impoving MPG
As someone whom used to drive on Band-Aids, not on the steering
axle as that is illegal, will tell you all the carcasses we see on the
road are from new tires.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> > Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > > >> department.
> > > >
> > > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > > included.
> >
> >
axle as that is illegal, will tell you all the carcasses we see on the
road are from new tires.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> > Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > > >> department.
> > > >
> > > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > > included.
> >
> >
05-14-2005, 05:27 PM
#47
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Impoving MPG
As someone whom used to drive on Band-Aids, not on the steering
axle as that is illegal, will tell you all the carcasses we see on the
road are from new tires.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> > Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > > >> department.
> > > >
> > > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > > included.
> >
> >
axle as that is illegal, will tell you all the carcasses we see on the
road are from new tires.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> > Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > > >> department.
> > > >
> > > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > > included.
> >
> >
05-14-2005, 05:27 PM
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Impoving MPG
As someone whom used to drive on Band-Aids, not on the steering
axle as that is illegal, will tell you all the carcasses we see on the
road are from new tires.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> > Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > > >> department.
> > > >
> > > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > > included.
> >
> >
axle as that is illegal, will tell you all the carcasses we see on the
road are from new tires.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> > Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > > >> department.
> > > >
> > > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > > included.
> >
> >
05-14-2005, 05:27 PM
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Impoving MPG
As someone whom used to drive on Band-Aids, not on the steering
axle as that is illegal, will tell you all the carcasses we see on the
road are from new tires.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> > Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > > >> department.
> > > >
> > > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > > included.
> >
> >
axle as that is illegal, will tell you all the carcasses we see on the
road are from new tires.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off. Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
> HTH
>
> Carl
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:EUhhe.31687$G8.16332@text.news.blueyonder.co. uk...
> > Cross the pond terminlogy question - what's a "recap" ?
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> > > news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> > > > Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> > > >> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> > > >> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> > > >> department.
> > > >
> > > > It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> > > > come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> > > > come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> > > > included.
> >
> >
05-17-2005, 01:15 AM
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Re: Impoving MPG
Carl Saiyed wrote:
> Dave-
> Also known as a "re-tread". Basically, they re-use the
sidewall of a
> tire and glue new tread on. When it wears out, the old tread is cut
off, and
> new tread is glued on. They "re-cap" the sidewall. Re-caps are unsafe
> because sometimes the glue doesnt hold and the tread can fly off.
Very
> dangerous. Mostly big rigs use them, but sometimes people in a pinch
will
> put them on a personal auto.
>
Bandag is the main player in the US retread business. I'm not sure
they do passenger car tires anymore, might (should?) be illegal, but my
dad used 'em in the sixties.