Tires Made in China

groundHog · 04-08-2009, 12:50 AM

I stopped in a tire shop in a smallish town outside of Houston, and all the guy had were tires made in China. And they were cheap (of course). $124 per tire, mounted, balanced, and out the door. Load range E, and nice tread design (IMO). I try to buy stuff made in USA, but sometimes the temptation is overwhelming...

Does anyone have any experience with Chinese tires? Any idea if they are rated by the same standards as US tires (i.e., does load range "E" mean anything)?

- djb

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Shainer · 04-08-2009, 12:55 AM

Well to be sold in the US it would have to meet DOT specs. What is the brand name? That would help a lot with research.

I would use their price to leverage better pricing for a known US tire though.

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groundHog · 04-08-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Shainer

...What is the brand name?...

It wasn't a brand name I recognized.

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Originally Posted by Shainer

...I would use their price to leverage better pricing for a known US tire though.

And they were 235/85R16s, BTW.

- djb

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mods: Westach FP gauge, FASS DDRP, Draw Straw II, 3/8" line to DDRP with fuel screen, BHAF

BuffaloLake · 04-08-2009, 01:52 AM

When it comes to braking and steering, your tires are the only thing holding your truck to the pavement. Are you sure that you want to cheap out here?

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Shainer · 04-08-2009, 01:54 AM

See if you can get a name for us to research. I have time, and like digging.

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groundHog · 04-08-2009, 12:43 PM

I stopped in the shop again this morning. The tires are stamped "Capitol Commercial HT." The guy said Michelin makes them(?)

- djb

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mods: Westach FP gauge, FASS DDRP, Draw Straw II, 3/8" line to DDRP with fuel screen, BHAF

Shainer · 04-08-2009, 12:54 PM

I think the shop was giving you a line of BS. I'll do some research, but I'm pretty sure Michelin is not the manufacture.

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Shainer · 04-08-2009, 02:12 PM

I can't find squat on these tires. I actually picked up a virus from one web site! If money is tight you should consider treadwright.com. It's a US company with strict quality.

Ultra Grip Tires, Retread Tire | TreadWright, Inc.

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groundHog · 04-08-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shainer

I can't find squat on these tires. I actually picked up a virus from one web site!

I looked around a little and dint find anything either. But I returned from my search unscathed.

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Originally Posted by Shainer

If money is tight you should consider treadwright.com. It's a US company with strict quality.

I've been looking at these retreads, but I don't know about running them on the steering axle. I'm leaning towards trying them at least on the rear axle, and maybe up front, too.

- djb

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mods: Westach FP gauge, FASS DDRP, Draw Straw II, 3/8" line to DDRP with fuel screen, BHAF

Shainer · 04-08-2009, 03:51 PM

LOL. I hit some Chinese web site and of course I was running IE8 and it ran a script. No biggie. Restore a backup image and up and running in under an hour.

If you look at all their documentation you will see that they are manufactured exactly the way a new tire is. I have no problems running them. They also control where their tires come from. All the tires have to be stocked vertically etc. Bigest issue is maintaining tire pressure.

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***ryans01*** · 04-17-2009, 12:01 AM

how much can you get a set of uniroyals for out there?? i paid $126 a piece on my truck....just a thought

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Haywood_U · 04-17-2009, 04:01 PM

If you have a Pep Boys near by you should be able to pick up a set of Dakotas (made for Pep Boys by Cooper) for around $120-140 per tire, installed.

You have to buy their install and warranty (road hazard, free rotation and balancing, etc) package, but you get the price of 1 tire back as a rebate.

The install and warranty usually equals the price of 1 tire.

I don't have my receipt with me, but I believe my tires were $130.

So basically, I paid $130 * 4 = $520 + $26 (tax) and + $130 (install) = $676. Filled out the paper work and got $130 back. So, $546 for 4 tires = $136.50 per tire.

You could also check out Costco.

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groundHog Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston burbs Posts: 459 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts groundHog's Truck Pics	Tires Made in China I stopped in a tire shop in a smallish town outside of Houston, and all the guy had were tires made in China. And they were cheap (of course). $124 per tire, mounted, balanced, and out the door. Load range E, and nice tread design (IMO). I try to buy stuff made in USA, but sometimes the temptation is overwhelming... Does anyone have any experience with Chinese tires? Any idea if they are rated by the same standards as US tires (i.e., does load range "E" mean anything)? - djb __________________ '01 3500 dually: 24v, 5 sp, 3.55:1 gear ratio, 9' flatbed - Man Truck mods: Westach FP gauge, FASS DDRP, Draw Straw II, 3/8" line to DDRP with fuel screen, BHAF

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04-08-2009, 12:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shainer Diesel Head Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,628 Thanks: 28 Thanked 90 Times in 74 Posts Shainer's Truck Pics	Well to be sold in the US it would have to meet DOT specs. What is the brand name? That would help a lot with research. I would use their price to leverage better pricing for a known US tire though. __________________ '98 24v. 5 speed. 4" exhaust. Single switch high idle. Some extra air and fuel here and there... PM me with any questions about one of my posts. I'll even talk with you on the phone to try and hep! Very much anti-union, but not against those in them.

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BuffaloLake Cummins Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Terlton, Ok Posts: 377 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts BuffaloLake's Truck Pics	When it comes to braking and steering, your tires are the only thing holding your truck to the pavement. Are you sure that you want to cheap out here? __________________ 1998.5 24v 3/4 ton 4wd quad cab long bed 192,xxx miles, Airdog 100, BHAF, 6" Aussie stacks (thanks to FBD) with custom heat shield, auto trans rebuilt for towing, Hornblasters 240 Shocker, occasionally tows 35' 5th wheel...

04-08-2009, 01:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shainer Diesel Head Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,628 Thanks: 28 Thanked 90 Times in 74 Posts Shainer's Truck Pics	See if you can get a name for us to research. I have time, and like digging. __________________ '98 24v. 5 speed. 4" exhaust. Single switch high idle. Some extra air and fuel here and there... PM me with any questions about one of my posts. I'll even talk with you on the phone to try and hep! Very much anti-union, but not against those in them.

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groundHog Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston burbs Posts: 459 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts groundHog's Truck Pics	I stopped in the shop again this morning. The tires are stamped "Capitol Commercial HT." The guy said Michelin makes them(?) - djb __________________ '01 3500 dually: 24v, 5 sp, 3.55:1 gear ratio, 9' flatbed - Man Truck mods: Westach FP gauge, FASS DDRP, Draw Straw II, 3/8" line to DDRP with fuel screen, BHAF

04-08-2009, 12:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shainer Diesel Head Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,628 Thanks: 28 Thanked 90 Times in 74 Posts Shainer's Truck Pics	I think the shop was giving you a line of BS. I'll do some research, but I'm pretty sure Michelin is not the manufacture. __________________ '98 24v. 5 speed. 4" exhaust. Single switch high idle. Some extra air and fuel here and there... PM me with any questions about one of my posts. I'll even talk with you on the phone to try and hep! Very much anti-union, but not against those in them.

04-08-2009, 02:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shainer Diesel Head Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,628 Thanks: 28 Thanked 90 Times in 74 Posts Shainer's Truck Pics	I can't find squat on these tires. I actually picked up a virus from one web site! If money is tight you should consider treadwright.com. It's a US company with strict quality. Ultra Grip Tires, Retread Tire \| TreadWright, Inc. __________________ '98 24v. 5 speed. 4" exhaust. Single switch high idle. Some extra air and fuel here and there... PM me with any questions about one of my posts. I'll even talk with you on the phone to try and hep! Very much anti-union, but not against those in them.

04-08-2009, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shainer Diesel Head Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,628 Thanks: 28 Thanked 90 Times in 74 Posts Shainer's Truck Pics	LOL. I hit some Chinese web site and of course I was running IE8 and it ran a script. No biggie. Restore a backup image and up and running in under an hour. If you look at all their documentation you will see that they are manufactured exactly the way a new tire is. I have no problems running them. They also control where their tires come from. All the tires have to be stocked vertically etc. Bigest issue is maintaining tire pressure. __________________ '98 24v. 5 speed. 4" exhaust. Single switch high idle. Some extra air and fuel here and there... PM me with any questions about one of my posts. I'll even talk with you on the phone to try and hep! Very much anti-union, but not against those in them.

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*ryans01* THE BDR Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Walhalla, SC Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 19 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts ryans01's Truck Pics	how much can you get a set of uniroyals for out there?? i paid $126 a piece on my truck....just a thought __________________ *Ryan S.* "The BDR Edition" 2001 4 X 4, 3500, 2nd NV4500, II SO VP, SBC DD 3600 12CB w/ input shaft AND Valair HD HYDRO'S, TSTPM3, Edge EZ, AFE, FASS HPFP, 5" turnout stacks, gauges 319.9/776.8 4/25/09 DUNBAR'S DYNO

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Haywood_U Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Haywood_U's Truck Pics	If you have a Pep Boys near by you should be able to pick up a set of Dakotas (made for Pep Boys by Cooper) for around $120-140 per tire, installed. You have to buy their install and warranty (road hazard, free rotation and balancing, etc) package, but you get the price of 1 tire back as a rebate. The install and warranty usually equals the price of 1 tire. I don't have my receipt with me, but I believe my tires were $130. So basically, I paid $130 * 4 = $520 + $26 (tax) and + $130 (install) = $676. Filled out the paper work and got $130 back. So, $546 for 4 tires = $136.50 per tire. You could also check out Costco. __________________ 2001 Ram 2500, Quad cab SB, 4x4.