Moose:
new trucks also come without
1.kelsa bars
2.extra spots
3.forktruck nob on s/wheel
4.bullfighting arrows in w/screen
5.plastic chain under bumper
6.pelmets/frilly curtians
yes i do take your point and i dont run remoulds myself, i sometimes fit them for a customers tho,just because your paying more for a premium tyre make does not always mean the mileage will be higher the type of work will be a major factor, i know someone on bulk tipper /brick and block work that gets better life out of hankook dh05s than bridgestone 729s on the drive axle and also better life out of hankook ah11s than bridgestone 297s on the steer, so it horses for courses i would say
moose
For me, off road, muckaway or quarry work is going to give you more chance of getting a puncture, good tyres with lots of rubber and a good carcass do not puncture as easy as a part worn or scuffed tyre.
There are some heavy duty remixes and even Goodyear & Michelin offer these. A recap is generally a new tread moulded onto an old casing.
Unless you supplied the casing to recap or remix, how do you know how much abuse it had in its first or second life?