My friend (a dem)

[04 commemorative]

was telling me I bought my Michelin tires at a good time because they will cost a lot more now with tariffs .....I didn't let him goad me into that discussion so I just said I'll buy American next time....so....what are some good American made tires these days ?

[Onebadcad]

Many michelins are made here:

https://www.ustires.org/about-us/our-members/michelin-north-america-inc

[GTOguy]

was telling me I bought my Michelin tires at a good time because they will cost a lot more now with tariffs .....I didn't let him goat me into that discussion so I just said I'll buy American next time....so....what are some good American made tires these days ?

Goodyear has always had an excellent product.
I haven't cared for Michelins for the past 30 years. They dry rot faster than any other tire.

[Swany00]

Considering the dems want the rich to pay their fair share, they think it's acceptable for America to pay every other country a tariff but not for ourselves. These are the same "experts" that said the economy would crash if Trump won in 2016, they were 100% wrong in all of their predictions.

Interesting how it's ok for others to take advantage of the USA but when there's someone putting us first, the dems are the first to cry the economy is going to crash.

Clearly you missed a great opportunity to educate your "friend"

[Yadkin]

https://www.allamericanmade.com/tires-made-in-usa/

[The_Dude]

*goad

[GTOguy]

Considering the dems want the rich to pay their fair share, they think it's acceptable for America to pay every other country a tariff but not for ourselves. These are the same "experts" that said the economy would crash if Trump won in 2016, they were 100% wrong in all of their predictions.

Interesting how it's ok for others to take advantage of the USA but when there's someone putting us first, the dems are the first to cry the economy is going to crash.

Clearly you missed a great opportunity to educate your "friend"
I think he was just being wise. Why waste the time on a lost cause?

[Vandelay Industries]

What's the price today for your tires vs. what you paid?

[Taurus]

Many michelins are made here:

https://www.ustires.org/about-us/our-members/michelin-north-america-inc

Actually, most sold in the US are made here.

[04 commemorative]

I think he was just being wise. Why waste the time on a lost cause?

I think so too,that's why I choose my battles when I can. When I said ...so,I'll buy American next time it ended.

[BRUIZER]

Most friends we have are over 50yo now, so they've all learned a lesson NOT to vote commie any longer. Even a lifelong union electrician friend I've had since childhood voted for Trump the last two times. Which was surprising.
I believe the only dem voter I know very well, is my sister in-law.

Anyone not seeing reality, simply doesn't want to.

[Bruze]

Goodyear has always had an excellent product.
I haven't cared for Michelins for the past 30 years. They dry rot faster than any other tire.

I believe over at "that other place," people used to bitch all the time about new Vettes coming with Goodyear "run craps."

Never had any myself, only Mishies. :eek:

[LATB]

was telling me I bought my Michelin tires at a good time because they will cost a lot more now with tariffs .....I didn't let him goad me into that discussion so I just said I'll buy American next time....so....what are some good American made tires these days ?

I would have told the friend that I would gladly pay a few percent more for tires if it helps bring companies and jobs back to America.

[Yadkin]

I would have told the friend that I would gladly pay a few percent more for tires if it helps bring companies and jobs back to America.

Last hiking boots I bought, Keens, I had the option of made in USA. The price was $200 vs. $100. I bought the US made, figuring they are likely to outlast me.

[lrobe22]

My Michelins have been made in USA.
Interco Tires (Super Swamper) are mostly USA
BF Goodrich made in USA
Cooper Tires some made in USA

[lrobe22]

I believe over at "that other place," people used to bitch all the time about new Vettes coming with Goodyear "run craps."

Never had any myself, only Mishies. :eek:

The Goodyear EMT's that came on the C5 and C6 were indeed crap. Michelins were a huge improvement in every way. Recently Goodyear has FINALLY released a competitive tire in the Super Car 3 and SC3R.

[m and t's77]

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 for the wifes car.Nitto Terra Grappler G2 for my truck.Also run snow tires in the winter.

[GTOguy]

Last hiking boots I bought, Keens, I had the option of made in USA. The price was $200 vs. $100. I bought the US made, figuring they are likely to outlast me.

If your genetics are anything like your stubbornness, the only thing that will outlast you are the pyramids of Egypt and the cockroaches. :cert:

[Frankie the Fink]

Most of my in-laws are Dems and I've known 'em for going on 60 years. I'd rather just not talk politics than destroy a lifetime relationship. Once in a while they say something stupid and we get into it a bit but both sides know when to back off...

They are all emotionally motivated and apply zero logic to their beliefs...and they are all struggling with finances in their dotage...and can't figure out why.

[owc6]

Most of my in-laws are Dems and I've known 'em for going on 60 years. I'd rather just not talk politics than destroy a lifetime relationship. Once in a while they say something stupid and we get into it a bit but both sides know when to back off...

They are all emotionally motivated and apply zero logic to their beliefs...and they are all struggling with finances in their dotage...

Wait! What?

I thought the government was there to catch me.

Dang.

[Yadkin]

If your genetics are anything like your stubbornness, the only thing that will outlast you are the pyramids of Egypt and the cockroaches. :cert:

Down in the Piedmont I would occasionally see small German cockroaches in my exterior wood storage shed. Here in the mountains I've never seen one.

[Frankie the Fink]

Wait! What?

I thought the government was there to catch me.

Dang.

Well of course it is !

In some of my relatives defense, they were Dems decades ago back when it was the 'workers party' and not rife with elitist radicals and socialists like we've never seen before... The worm has turned and they don't see it or, are in denial.

[Yadkin]

Well of course it is !

In some of my relatives defense, they were Dems decades ago back when it was the 'workers party' and not rife with elitist radicals and socialists like we've never seen before... The worm has turned and they don't see it or, are in denial.

How do they explain RFK Jr.?

[Bruze]

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 for the wifes car.Nitto Terra Grappler G2 for my truck.Also run snow tires in the winter.

<------ That's what I got last summer. :)

[Bruze]

If your genetics are anything like your stubbornness, the only thing that will outlast you are the pyramids of Egypt and the cockroaches. :cert:


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[slewfoot]

Actually, most sold in the US are made here.

I have not done a whole lot of research but i have noticed many things that are either assumed or say Made in America is true, but they receive materials from overseas for manufacturing which is where the boner comes into play

[04 commemorative]

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 for the wifes car.Nitto Terra Grappler G2 for my truck.Also run snow tires in the winter.

I always had Michelin Defenders and loved them...this time I went wit the Michelin Cross Climate 2's....love them !

[Frankie the Fink]

How do they explain RFK Jr.?

They don't and not even sure I can, but hell the number of older Dems that jumped ship alone says something...

[A/E]

Breaking News

Hankook Tire gonna Fire up a Deserted Tire Plant in Dayton, OH

Invest Billions into the Local Economy & Employ Thousands with Good Paying Job$

[LisaJohn]

BFG here.

[04 commemorative]

Breaking News

Hankook Tire gonna Fire up a Deserted Tire Plant in Dayton, OH

Invest Billions into the Local Economy & Employ Thousands with Good Paying Job$

That's great for the economy but, I wouldn't take Hankooks if they were for free.

[CurtP]

That's great for the economy but, I wouldn't take Hankooks if they were for free.
Or Goodyear, BFG...

As far as tire OOM, you have to look at the sidewall. There's a lot of cross-company manufacturing and multiple manufacturing plants.

[theandies]

Continental has 5 US manufacturing plants.

[CurtP]

Continental has 5 US manufacturing plants.

Germany - 6 plants
China - 2 plants
France - 2 plants
Portugal - 1 plant
Slovakia - 1 plant
Czech Republic - 1 plant
Russia - 1 plant
Malaysia - 1 plant
India - 1 plant
Thailand - 1 plant
Mexico - 1 plant
Brazil - 1 plant

[Humanoid 3.0]

I would have said i will buy what every ****ing tires i want, it's my ****ing money.

My last set were Pirelli and I would buy again :yesnod:

[Onebadcad]

The Goodyear EMT's that came on the C5 and C6 were indeed crap. Michelins were a huge improvement in every way. Recently Goodyear has FINALLY released a competitive tire in the Super Car 3 and SC3R.

I bought a new '05 CTS-V with the gy runcraps.
The rears were toast at 4K miles.
I went to the stealership to argue they were dead even before a rotation was suggested.
My point was they are hazardous even before anyone would look at the treadwear.
I was told it was solely due to my aggressive driving.
Stealership gm also said SFLO roads were very hot, I asked him for this disclaimer, he shut his pie hole.
I countered BS, as C6s were not having this issue, I stated the weight of the car was a factor, and the factory tire choice was poor.
I was told to leave after six techs joined the service manager ina circle jerk around me.
I wrote GM, got a $1,000 check a few days later.
I mailed a copy of the check to the stealership GM, and reminded him he was a dickhead.

OBC 999,999,999,999,999,999,999
crooked ass stealerships LESS THAN ZERO