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general aviation





Private Pilots



Retreads are a great value for private pilots. While the initial cost is about 1/3 of a premium brand tire, the tread life is usually 50% greater. Although similarly priced to economy tires, customers have reported as much as 300% more tread life. Wilkerson's proprietary rubber compound yields this increased performance while keeping the tires weight and dimensions similar to that of the new tire product.



flight schools



Retreads give flight schools all of the same benefits as private pilots, with the addition of less down-time, more cut protection, and increased traction to avoid flat-spotting. Flight schools are able to maintain a bank of worn tires with Wilkerson and enjoy discounted freight and economical tire exchange prices.



warbirds and experimental



Wilkerson's proprietary retreading techniques allow us to retread virtually any tire size and replicate almost any tread pattern. From B-25's to P-51's to DH-100's, Wilkerson is a favorite supplier to many aviation museums and private owners. Wilkerson is able to retread many obsolete tires to make them usable for service or display. Wilkerson may be able to recommend a replacement for obsolete tire sizes where retreading is not an option.



Wilkerson Sales policies





shipping



Wilkerson ships aircraft tires and inner tubes freight prepaid on UPS Ground within the continental US! If you prefer different shippers or need a faster service level, Wilkerson is happy to arrange this for you.



same day shipping



Most orders ship the same day, provided they are in stock and orders are received before 2pm EST. ​



Customer Service



Wilkerson is a third generation, family-run business. We do our best to help you before, during, and after the sale. Most of our customers have been returning for years! Please give us a call!



WE BUY WORN AIRCRAFT TIRES



retreading is recycling





Size and Ply Amount of Credit 5.00-5 6 ply $5.00

6.00-6, 6 or 8 ply $5.00

15x6.00-6, 6 ply, GY $5.00

7.00-6, 8 ply $5.00

6.50-8, 8 ply $5.00

6.50-10/8 ply GY or Michelin $5.00

8.50-10 8 or 10 ply $8.00

18x5.5 8 or 10 ply $8.00

**Wilkerson may accept other sizes not listed, please call for more information.


Credits or Payments

Credits or payments are given toward casings that are inspected and found to be airworthy, using Wilkerson inspection standards. No exposed fabric, weather checking or cracking is accepted. After inspection, you will receive a check or credit amount that may be used toward any purchase of either new or retreaded tires. Should you have sizes that are not listed, please call prior to shipping. You may be assessed with a disposal fee for shipping tires without prior authorization.


Guides for shipping

1. Since you pay the inbound freight to Wilkerson, please use the most economical means for shipping available to you. For smaller quantities, we suggest UPS Ground, however, for larger quantities TForce (formerly UPS Freight) is suggested.

2. On LTL trucks, tires may be palletized or shipped lose, as long as Wilkerson is written on each tire for identification. Freight bills should be marked "Used scrap rubber class 60 freight rate" for the lowest shipping cost.

3. Include a packing note with your name or company name, address and phone number. Also be sure to enclose a packing slip with instruction on whether you wish to receive credit or a payment

4. Please do not ship or deliver tire cores that are full of water.

5. If bringing tires to Wilkerson in-person, please note that Wilkerson may not be able to inspect tires as you wait. Depending on the size of the delivery, it may take several days to process an incoming shipment for rejects and acceptability.

6. Wilkerson receiving address:

Wilkerson Company, Inc.

1033 Church Street

Blackstone, Virginia 23824



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1033 Church Street, Blackstone, Virginia 23824 434.645.9641



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