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Originally Posted by bshgto
Just buy the expensive Michelins for trucks. You won`t have to worry if you bought the right tire or if Bubba down at the tire shop is conning you or if the friend of a friend of your uncle recommendation is just an uninformed opinion. Better yet go to any car dealer and see what the new duallies come with.They spend weeks researching the best tire for the propose. You know what they say, If your going to play you have to pay.
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Hi,
this is not how they do OEM tires today anymore.
OEM tires are decided by 2 factors.
1. best purchasing condition for OEM manufacturer (Corporate contracts, Global plays etc)
2. Tire manufacturer marketing decision to convince buyer of their product and replace with same brand
In the 90s number 2 was a hughe factor for tire companies. they even produced special "OEM Quality" which was containing different rubber compound to optimize fuel consumption and more distance out of the thread.
This is not happening today anymore and what you see in the show room is a combination or compromise of the 2 above.
Mike