A method for tread selection to select a tread to attach to a tread side of a tire casing when manufacturing a tire includes the steps of: a) measuring, by a tire condition measurement unit, at least one characteristic value indicating at least one of a tire condition and a vehicle running condition; b) predicting, by a casing life prediction unit, a remaining life of the tire casing based on the at least one characteristic value measured in step a); c) selecting, by a tread selection unit, at least one recommended tread in accordance with the remaining life of the tire casing predicted in step b) from among a plurality of treads attachable to the tire casing, using wear life information calculated in advance for each of the treads; and d) displaying, by a terminal, the at least one recommended tread selected in step c).