The Bandag BDM3 Retread for Refuse Applications is designed with a proprietary tread compound for extended wear life, enhanced traction and cut/chip resistance. The Bandag BDM3 retread also features a non-directional tread pattern that delivers traction in various on/off-highway environments and helps reduce mounting complexity, the company says. Key features include: non-directional tread design for traction in on- and off-road environments; stone rejection technology to help reduce stone retention and increase tread casing life; and proprietary tread compound for up to a 10 percent improvement in tread life.