Why Good Cushion Gum Keeps Your Tires Rolling
If you've ever looked at a retreaded tire and wondered what's actually holding the whole thing together, the answer is usually cushion gum. It's one of those unsung heroes of the automotive and trucking world that most people never think about, yet it's the primary reason we can reuse tire casings instead of tossing them into a landfill every time the tread wears thin. It's essentially the high-strength "glue" of the tire industry, though calling it glue is a bit of an oversimplification. ...