Tires: Michelin vs. Bridgestone
Our 1993 Flair came with Michelin XPS Rib tires (steel casing) and when they needed replacing, we used the same. Last time we went with their X RAD LT version (polyester casing, which was OK, but we ...
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alandsusy wrote:
Guys, look at the warrantees!@!!! IMHO, Michelins are the best you can buy by far, and the cheapest in the long run.
Plus, they are made in the USA!!!
Where Michelin tires are made depends on model and size. My 16" XPS Rib tires were manufactured in Germany. On my Chinese-made Audi A6, the Michelin Pilot tires were also manufactured in China.
Bridgestone tires may be made at any Bridgestone plant in the world, their market is global. The Firestone brand is sold only in North America, but that does not mean Bridgestone manufactures all Firestone tires in the U.S.
