Counterfeit Tyres

[Amx57]

I was just told by a friend that there are counterfeit tyres sold here in SG.

 

They are usually branded as Michelin or Continental which are made in China but sold off as the originals that are made in Germany or in Europe.

 

Is there any truth to this?

Has anyone had an experience with a counterfeit tyre before?

[Deckbuild]

Good money to counterfeit tires meh? So big and bulky.

[Camrytron]

I was just told by a friend that there are counterfeit tyres sold here in SG.

 

They are usually branded as Michelin or Continental which are made in China but sold off as the originals that are made in Germany or in Europe.

 

Is there any truth to this?

Has anyone had an experience with a counterfeit tyre before?

Counterfeit rubber i know, saw it before..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exactly the same like DUREX..box also the same..

[Ladykillerz]

i heard Michelin, yes. not sure about Continental.

you can get as cheap as $50 for one 15" "Michelin" tyre.

[5936]

I ve seen once of Michelin PS shipped in by a businessman for his own MB.

Was told its very cheap.

And don't appear different

 

Factory looking rim was also MIC copy,too.

[Camrytron]

i heard Michelin, yes. not sure about Continental.

you can get as cheap as $50 for one 15" "Michelin" tyre.

2nd hand isit

[ER-3682]

2nd hand isit

Maybe is off the racks tires[new cars owners trade in while new].

[ER-3682]

I was just told by a friend that there are counterfeit tyres sold here in SG.

 

They are usually branded as Michelin or Continental which are made in China but sold off as the originals that are made in Germany or in Europe.

 

Is there any truth to this?

Has anyone had an experience with a counterfeit tyre before?

Now some original Michelin are MIC.

[Camrytron]

Maybe is off the racks tires[new cars owners trade in while new].

Last time I ever got 1 sets of Michelin 215/60/16 @ $55/PC with 90% tread..

If u know how to bargain.there is good 2nd hand tyre around..

[Chickensoup]

I was just told by a friend that there are counterfeit tyres sold here in SG.

 

They are usually branded as Michelin or Continental which are made in China but sold off as the originals that are made in Germany or in Europe.

 

Is there any truth to this?

Has anyone had an experience with a counterfeit tyre before?

Counterfeit I don't think so. But those tyres that fail factory QC and suppose to scrap but end up in our market.

[Ladykillerz]

2nd hand isit

 

new one lah.. but chiong one lor.

[Ungtiong]

u mean parallel import? They are not fake, just no 'warranty'.

Also made in asian country but sold as made in Europe is not fake, just misrepresentation...but some ppl actually look for made in asia (vs made in Europe)..like the PS3, they think the rubber compound is different and more suited for Singapore.... (the VERY common one is KYB shocks, all say Made In Japan, but price is more like made in Thailand. MIJ is NEVER cheap)

 

Tyres not a good business to counterfeit...need large storage place and short shelf life, and very bulky to transport.....

 

 

[Evillusion]

I have seen tyres without DOM......looked for it but couldnt find. What kind of tyres are those and its a well-known brand!

Wah...last post 2012....sorry to have dig an old thread.

Edited September 4, 2014 by Eviilusion

[Jtyres]

I have seen tyres without DOM......looked for it but couldnt find. What kind of tyres are those and its a well-known brand!

Wah...last post 2012....sorry to have dig an old thread.

 

DOM are printed only on 1side of the tyre, you could be looking at the wrong side of the tyre?

[Evillusion]

 

DOM are printed only on 1side of the tyre, you could be looking at the wrong side of the tyre?

it was already fixed to my friend's car.....hahaha! of the 4 only one had DOM!

[Roberttan]

personally no heard about counterfeit car tyre (for truck YES it did happened)

world brand usually print or marked their tyre with country of production (very open) should we trust their integrity?

Yes there are some pirate imported tyre exist in the market only setback is tyre manufacturers are not able to warranty this tyre because may be some technical or commercial reason.

should you worry about imitation /counterfeit tyre ,one can always ask and make sure request for official invoice for proof of purchase.

selling counterfeit product is an offence here (to me is considered cheating)

Edited September 4, 2014 by Roberttan