Am I the only one?

Bruce Brown wrote:
$2500 for (6) new 295/80/22.5's is certainly worth a look.

:)

The sad reality is today we live in a Global Economy, and it's a love/hate relationship. I love the lower prices the import stuff offers, I hate the fact we don't build much here any more.

Back on topic...

The days of everything from China being junk are also over. It's not that they have better workers or better QC, it's the fact that they have the newest, latest, and greatest equipment.

Part of my real job is selling belts. At one recent customer training session we did the manufacturer said currently their highest quality belts were coming out of the China plant - because they had the most modern equipment. They were in the process of redoing one of their US plants, and when that one was finished that plant would be producing the best belts.

Like it or not - it is what it is. And $2500 for (6) new 295/80/22.5's is certainly worth a look.

J-Rooster wrote:

JetAonly wrote:
I don't buy Chinese products because I don't think I get my best Value there. Cost is not the prime mover for me, Value is. I don't lke the way the Chinese do business, they have state sponsored industrial espionage.

This country, however, has long ago sacrificed its Republic at the foot of the Capitalist God. Therefore, it is in the highest traditions of Capitalism to spend your money as you see fit. So thats what I do.

I, too, am an Amereican Veteran.

I agree with both you and Pat! The U.S owes China more than 5 Trillion Dollars! That's scary to me and most of the population following the Baby Boomers don't care! The $5 Trillion dollars owed to China is proof of that! Another decade of buying mostly Chinese products will really harm the U.S. economy due to the debt we will owe China. And, I'm a Disabled Combat Veteran!

Actually, I think buying local and the phenomena of the Chinese economy are related but not for the reason you're stating.

The Chinese economic policy has included buying huge amounts of American dollars for many years to prop up the american economy and grow Chinese manufacturing and other business interests, when coupled with the Chinese keeping their dollar low we get the problems we're facing.

Don't get me wrong, buying local won't hurt and is ALWAYS a good practice, it just won't solve these really big economic issues by itself.

JetAonly wrote:
I don't buy Chinese products because I don't think I get my best Value there. Cost is not the prime mover for me, Value is. I don't lke the way the Chinese do business, they have state sponsored industrial espionage.

This country, however, has long ago sacrificed its Republic at the foot of the Capitalist God. Therefore, it is in the highest traditions of Capitalism to spend your money as you see fit. So thats what I do.

I, too, am an Amereican Veteran.

I agree with both you and Pat! The U.S owes China more than 5 Trillion Dollars! That's scary to me and most of the population following the Baby Boomers don't care! The $5 Trillion dollars owed to China is proof of that! Another decade of buying mostly Chinese products will really harm the U.S. economy due to the debt we will owe China. And, I'm a Disabled Combat Veteran!

rgatijnet1 wrote:
New tires with new rubber ALWAYS will ride better than any old tires where the rubber has hardened, which is the reason tires are replaced due to age. Also the deeper tread will make for a smoother ride than hardened rubber tires with worn tread.
As long as you are happy and saved a few bucks, that is fine but to compare your new tires to ANY old tires can't be done after 10 miles. Wait to see if they last as long as your previous tires and then get back to us.

X2. I say go ahead if its important to you for some reason. I will continue to buy local (or as local as I can).

I don't buy Chinese products because I don't think I get my best Value there. Cost is not the prime mover for me, Value is. I don't lke the way the Chinese do business, they have state sponsored industrial espionage.

This country, however, has long ago sacrificed its Republic at the foot of the Capitalist God. Therefore, it is in the highest traditions of Capitalism to spend your money as you see fit. So thats what I do.

I, too, am an American Veteran.

mc.cc wrote:
What size tires did you get for $2500? I paid $1299 for 6 Samsons out the door from Vannoys tires here in Pensacola last year. Camping World tends to mark their prices up on just about everything. I do like my Samsons though. In response to the folks who will only buy American. I would too if the American product prices where somewhere in the ballfield of competitive. To pay a 100% or greater mark up on a product that does not provide that much more benefit is not very practical.

295/80r22.5

If in 5 years you still feel that you made a good buy, then you truly have made a good buy. Why so many feel that it is necessary to get their panties in a wad because someone chose not to buy over priced tires is beyond me.

tstryk wrote:
Am I the only one that has purchased those evil Chinese tires? Just put a set of Samson tires on my coach. In the 10 miles back from the dealer, I can tell you that they ride better than the Goodyears ever did. Just hoping their RV tires are as good as their heavy equipment tires are. So far, I am happy - will have a better idea when we get back from our Tennessee trip next week.

I just replaced my 6 Samson tires that were a year old on my motorhome with Hankooks AH11, the Samson's were installed by the dealer, they were OK tires but hard to balance and hard as a rock, the Hankooks have a softer ride and seem to balance up much better..

What size tires did you get for $2500? I paid $1299 for 6 Samsons out the door from Vannoys tires here in Pensacola last year. Camping World tends to mark their prices up on just about everything. I do like my Samsons though. In response to the folks who will only buy American. I would too if the American product prices where somewhere in the ballfield of competitive. To pay a 100% or greater mark up on a product that does not provide that much more benefit is not very practical.