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UBO®

About UBO

UBO tyres are solid & hot retreaded tires made in The Netherlands since 1960. We combine current and proven profiles with quality rubber compounds making these the smart circular tyre choice. A direct benefit of Retreading is the decrease in the consumption of raw materials and emissions occuring during the production process. The latter is identical to the final production stage of a new tyre, as the tread is formed in a mold where a combination of high pressure, heat, and time completes the final vulcanization process. Since 1960, the UBO retreading activities have kept approximately 900,000 tires out of the waste stream. Furthermore, the UBO retreading process uses 70% less oil when producing a single tyre compared to a new one. This has resulted in the saving of more than 45,000,000 Litres of oil. And this number does even reflect the financial benefits of equiping fleets with UBO retreads.

Reduces noise and inconsistent wear
Cost-efficient with excellent mileage
Safety as a priority, circular by choice

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Our production process

Learn more about our production process below. Our factories work with best-in-class industry standards that enable the production of safe and performing tyres. Our processes have been secured and perfected through decades of experience.

Step 1

We conduct a first inspection to evaluate the current state of the tyre and grade it.

Step 2

The tyre is stripped of the old tread through a buffing process. A rough and even bottom layer remains.

Step 3

We conduct a second inspection, as the bottom layer has become visible. Any inconsistencies can be fixed.

Step 4

An automatic coating machine places a correct amount of uncured rubber on the roughened tire.

Step 5

The profile is created by pressing the tyre into a pre-formed mould. Time, pressure, and temperature ensures the vulcanisation of the rubber.

Step 6

After the process the tire is visually inspected by an expert and subjected to a pressure test.

Our mission is to transform the linear tyre industry into a circular one. To make an impact on the world, one tyre at the time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a collection of questions that our clients frequently ask us.

Our clients consist mostly of individual vehicle owners, fleet owners and tyre specialists. If you are curious to know whether Tyre Plan can fulfill your needs, reach out to us in the contact section.

The Kargro Group is a leading actor on the tyre market since 1968. Its entire business model is focussed on the principles of the circular economy. The businesses of the group focus on providing a complete set of solutions to the tyre life cycle and specifically to the End-of-Life phase of the tyre. From producing retreads to recycling non-fit tyres, the Kargro Group contributes to market innovation, sustainability and to improving the safety of the European Tyre Market.

By enabling clients to take on the emissions and waste produced by end-of-life tyres, the company has established best-in-class techniques and innovations that maximize the value retained on these tyres and minimize their environmental impact.

Our Tyre Solutions

RECAMIC®

The performance and overall quality of a Recamic tread is comparable to that of the of newly produced, premium tires. The special formula of the Recamic tread uses rubber compounds developed and manufactured by Michelin.

MARANGONI®

We are the exclusive Benelux Ringtread partner. We offer a circular, double-contoured, and spliceless profile. Ringtread tyres can match or even exceed the performance and reliability of new high-quality tyres, making them a great choice.

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