No, since they dont have the original tread, they tend to wear down quicker.
Retreaded tires are refurbished tires. Instead of winding up in a landfill, they are recoated with rubber and resold. They are safe and cheaper than new tires.
How long your tires last depends on how you use them and where you drive with them however they should be able to last as long as comparable new tires.
Used tires are only good for short term use. Even when they've been retreaded the tire will only last for a limited mileage. You just have to figure out if that's going to be a good value compared to new tires. Used tires are often put on a car the driver doesn't expect to have for a prolonged time.
They are fine and should meet the standards of road use set in place by your government, however do have several "flaws" compared to new tires. Retreaded tires that have any kind of big particles (e.g. dirt or pollen) between the wall and tread may have their treads shred off at high speeds, which explains any large chunks of tire you may see on the side of the freeway. This can also happen if the tread wasn't bonded well enough to the base leaving pockets for air. Just make sure you get good retreads from a legitimate reliable source.
You can get new tires at Motorcycle Tire Superstore. They have good quality tires at good prices. There is bound to be plenty of selection so you can get what you want.
There are many good wearing brands of new car tires. For example, tires from the company Michelin are really good tires for cars worldwide and in America.
They are reputable. new Fords come with them & maybe others.
It is possible to find good quality tires on Ebay. Do not buy them used, you will get the best deal on used but poor quality. When buying tires it is best to buy new. Ebay does have some great prices on new tires.
You can b uy tires at Part Source, Walmart and Sears. They have good choice and pricing for everyday type tires and a pretty good warranty policy for anything you buy.
New tires can often be found quite cheaply on websites such as EBay, often these will be combined with the wheel itself. Other websites like http://tyresavings.com/ or www.discounttire.com/ often offer good value on new tires. Another good source for tires can be local scrapyards.
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You can find the cheapest tires in your area by checking local retailers. In some areas the tire company will come to you to fit the tires and will supply good quality tires at a cheaper price than many garages.