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Old 08-31-2009, 02:40 PM   #1
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I love china tires!!!

I replaced my missions in april of 08 app 2500 miles ago went with new dynatrails still from china but a better looking tire. Wellll today while cutting grass I saw a very large bubble on one. We are getting ready for goshen so when I get there all 4 will be gone and there will be some on it from "USA". I gave them 2 shots at me no more.
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Old 08-31-2009, 03:06 PM   #2
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Bobby-- I wouldn't wait for Goshen to get those replaced! If you had one bubble on you, who knows what will happen to the others on your way up to Indiana! Good luck and see you in Goshen!
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Old 09-01-2009, 02:09 AM   #3
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Unless you switch to light truck tires, good luck finding trailer tires made in the US. I think even Goodyears are made in China.
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Old 09-01-2009, 03:14 PM   #4
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You are right there are no st tires made in usa anymore but thats OK I now have a new set of LT235/85/r16 on and ready for the rally.
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Old 09-01-2009, 04:52 PM   #5
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I've had trouble with EVERY Chinese tire I've ever owned with the exception of dirt bike knobbies. But knobbies last about 5 or 6 days so they usually don't have time to fall apart on you.

I have Michelin Ribs. A bit pricey but probably worth it.
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Old 09-02-2009, 02:38 AM   #6
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Not made in America but I won't trade my Michelin Ribs for any other tire. Well worth the extra money.
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Old 09-02-2009, 03:39 AM   #7
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Feel safe with our RIBS.
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Old 09-02-2009, 06:46 AM   #8
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It was not all that long ago that everything made in Japan was Junk. Now Japan tires are the best. It was good for Japan that China came along.
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Old 09-02-2009, 12:25 PM   #9
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It was not all that long ago that everything made in Japan was Junk. Now Japan tires are the best. It was good for Japan that China came along.
There is a huge difference though. The Japanese recognized they had quality issues. In fact, the hired an American by the name of Dr. Deming to help them overcome their problems. The Chinese on the other hand seem to be content in ripping every one off.
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Old 09-06-2009, 11:28 AM   #10
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Used my Missions for 1 year, then put the Ribs on. Love my ribs!
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Old 09-06-2009, 12:07 PM   #11
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Dr Demmings methods were BTW rejected by the good ole USA So he Offered them to Japan. China although a different form of Governmnet employees much the same methods. The problem is we buy cheap Chinses goods whose fault is that.. This HP Computer I am typing on and perhaps most of yours... Is made in China.
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Old 09-10-2009, 05:58 AM   #12
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Regarding Dr Deming. Here is a link to the first of three in a video series about the statistical process controls developed by Dr Deming. It was produced by the BBC some time ago, but is as important today as ever.

It is obvious that most American manufacturers still don't get it although the auto industry is on the right track due to global competition. Ford's understanding it better than the rest.

Now if Japan began to make RV's, you would see future Montana's rolling down the road with wheels and tires intact.

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Old 03-31-2010, 05:22 PM   #13
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Had same problem with tires from china had 3 go bat less then 4000 miles
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Old 04-01-2010, 12:52 PM   #14
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You are right there are no st tires made in usa anymore but thats OK I now have a new set of LT235/85/r16 on and ready for the rally.
bobby
When I was doing the research on replacing my Missions, I could find NO tires (ST235/80R16) made in the USA. I opted for Bridgestone LT 235/85R16s...they are doing fine.
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Old 04-01-2010, 03:44 PM   #15
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My Monty came with LT tires and thats what I put back on Light Truck with the same E od D rating which ever it was. I got 4 years out of the first set.
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Old 04-01-2010, 04:02 PM   #16
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Chineese tires will get better. It's getting hard not to buy them. I will buy tires made in the free world whenever possible! Established safety practices with the customer in mind. Not made by someone who has no idea of what the tires will be used for or mean to me.
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Chineese tires will get better. It's getting hard not to buy them. I will buy tires made in the free world whenever possible! Established safety practices with the customer in mind. Not made by someone who has no idea of what the tires will be used for or mean to me.
Perhaps they will but I'll let someone else be the test dummy!
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Old 04-04-2010, 01:07 PM   #18
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Okay then, where are the Michelin Ribs made?
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