Tyres Country of Origin, does it matter ?

[Davidklt]

They keep pushing "made in Japan" type saying its a lot more quiet and worth the additional dollars.

 

Is it true or just psychological effect?

Edited November 26, 2007 by Davidtkl

[Spinworkx]

That depends on the make/model...

An example is the Goodyear F1 tires.

 

The German ones are the best and most expensive.

Then they started making Thai made ones...pretty good and very value for money...almost as good as the German ones.

Unfortunately the factory in Thailand burnt down so they shifted to China...

This China made F1s have had many bad reviews, the materials used were also inferior and alot of problems arose from that...many shops in SG stopped selling them because of complaints.

So they now bring in the Japan made F1s which are also good...slightly pricey...

 

 

So ya, depending on the make/model, the country or origin does matter...but it doesn't mean any Japan tyre is better than lets say a Korean one...it depends on the model.

[Spikedoll]

definitely true in terms of quality.Still trust Jepun made more..

[W210k]

You bet there is a difference in wet/dry performance, overall grip and tyre wear rate ... in the longer-term, not just the first few days/weeks.

 

As for me, all my current and previous cars (VW, Merc, Lexus, BMW) are shod with Dunlop SP Sports 900x series. IMHO - the best all round wet/dry performance and low noise. I will insist for either Made in Germany (OEM for Merc and BMW X3), or Made in Japan (OEM for IS200). Sometimes gotta pre-order / wait, for stocks to be available.

 

I have tried Made in Thailand Michelins .

Personally, I will avoid any China-made product, if I can help it.

Edited November 27, 2007 by W210k

[Cloud0]

Hmmmmmm

[Ghostrider]

Asian tires sometime CMI....

 

I bought a made in Philippines Yokohama....damn sidewall got a "balukoo" without me hitting anything...and that was like 30% of the tire used only...

 

So now I try to avoid these tires...rather pay a bit more for quality.

[Byond]

Does the word "'Asian'' includes Japan tyres?

[Circuit]

Japan one thing to note... they take pride in their job and ensure high quality outputs.

 

that one thing u can trust if u been to japan. even the public toilet is speckly clean!

and the cleaners are of good attitude at work. not just for the money.

 

indo china thai etc...they jus like robots... for money and nothing...

spolit items. not their problems. they dun realli care.

[Byond]

yah..i understand ur point.

Being to china...

terrible attitude..

kena approached by those pimps on the streets in broad day light..

they demand to know why u dont want to call their cina ayams when u rejected them flatly

damn...

so much for quality and customer service standards

ahhaa

[Byond]

now got Eagle F1 (Japan made)??

any idea what's the cost for 15 inch?

[Galantspeedz]

eagle F1 got germany, thai and china.... never knew got jepun 1....

 

germany now SG do not bring in, so if you can find, it will be very old stock...

Edited November 27, 2007 by Galantspeedz

[Ghostrider]

Eh...misleading a bit. Asian meaning others excluding Japan & Korea

 

Korea also lacking behind Jap rubbers.

[Byond]

yes

i am wondering F1 got made in japan?

cos mine was made in germany...

[Byond]

yah..

misleading

which is why i ask...is japan included inside asian?

haaa

[Spikedoll]

I tot goodyear is germany??got jepun meh?

[Byond]

I think you should ask Spinworkx on the ''made in japan'' Eagle F1 tyres.

Cos i know got

1) made in germany

2) made in thailand

3) made in china

 

Japan..i not sure :)

[Ncss]

Made in Japan Eagle are "Revspec" and "LS2000".

 

Revspec more for performance, LS2000 more for comfort.

[Ferrari7]

So they now bring in the Japan made F1s which are also good...slightly pricey...

 

F1 should be a very reassuring tyre if its made in 1st world countries. Where do they sell Jap F1s? I will be very interested in getting them.