Abstract: In the case of a retreading operation a conventional symmetrical tire casing is prepared for retreading by buffing the outer peripheral or crown portion of the casing and the outer peripheral portions of both side wall portions of the casing adjoining the crown portion are also buffed. In addition, one side wall portion of the casing is buffed to a point closely adjacent the bead portion thereof and the buffed portions of the tire casing then have cement applied thereto in a conventional manner prior to the application of a retread rubber strip or strips to the cemented portions of the buffed tire casing. Thereafter, the tire casing, with the retread rubber applied thereto is cured in the usual manner.