The Bandag plant in Leon, Guanajuato, retreads tires to offer customers a more affordable option. Total sales reported by Bridgestone México include 3.9% of retread products, consequently eliminating 92,266 tonnes of CO2e emissions per year.
A retread tire costs close to 60% less than a new tire and, yields at least the same mileage as a new tire under equal road and maintenance conditions.
Furthermore, each retread tire casing represents one less tire that could end up in a dump or river. ton
Tire retreading activities prevent the proliferation of mosquitoes transmitting dengue or the zika virus and contribute to forming sustainable cities and societies aware of the importance of contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
