Most Michelin and Bridgestone were made in China nowadays......right?tim-x wrote: ↑ I've never understood why people cheap out on tires. They are one of the primary components of a vehicle that keep you and your loved ones safe. You want to save $150 over 4 years on something that is responsible for keeping grip on the road? There is a fairly significant difference in quality tires vs cheap ones.
Do yourself a favour and purchase good quality tires like Michelin, Bridgestone etc.
Most Michelin and Bridgestone were made in China nowadays......right?tim-x wrote: ↑ I've never understood why people cheap out on tires. They are one of the primary components of a vehicle that keep you and your loved ones safe. You want to save $150 over 4 years on something that is responsible for keeping grip on the road? There is a fairly significant difference in quality tires vs cheap ones.
Do yourself a favour and purchase good quality tires like Michelin, Bridgestone etc.
There is a difference between made in China and designed and made in China. Things made in China are made in China but using materials and a process that is designed by the company.
Probably not so much differences as a lot of these Chinese tire companies are nothing but rather spinoffs from those named branded such as Michelin in China. Trust me as I know how they worked....tim-x wrote: ↑ There is a difference between made in China and designed and made in China. Things made in China are made in China but using materials and a process that is designed by the company.
There are ways to save money on tires, but ask yourself how much are you really saving vs how much performance you're sacrificing. Go read reviews, and determine what the correct value is for you. I see so many BMW X5s using brutal tires and it's mind boggling to me.
To each their own. I would recommend reading reviews and decide if the $20 per tire ($80 over 4 years) is worth the sacrifice in performance and longevity). If you're intent on saving $80, I would imagine you could save that elsewhere, but it seems like your mind is set.
Then im sure you have no problem buying the apple airpod knockoffs, iPhone knockoffs off aliexpress etc.
I would still buy a branded name tire than a Chinese Co tire. There are specific requirements and designs by the more well known branded tires versus what may or may not be a knockoff tire. Even if both maybe produced in PRC, quality control may not be the same.
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