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All of the Maxxis M8008 radial trailer tires are made in Thailand…. Per MAXXIS…
Hello John,
I appreciate your comments and will not give you the “canned” response. We don’t do that. Yes, the Maxxis M8008 ST Radial trailer tires are indeed manufactured in our state-of-the-art factory in Thailand (only). I have no way to verify that the M8008 is being used as the original equipment tire on Jayco travel trailers or any type of trailer for that matter. Trailer manufactures operate differently than Auto or Light Truck manufacturers. Trailer manufacturers use an “assembler” that sources tires and wheels, mount them and supply them as a completed assembly. It is possible Maxxis is the OE tire on several trailers brands but seldom do we supply the tire to the trailer manufacturer directly.
On a side note, while I do understand your position on China produced products, that is certainly not true across the board. Maxxis maintains several plants in China as well as Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. A portion of our Auto and Light Truck product offering is produced in China, but not our ST Radial. I can assure you the same high level of quality workmanship and materials is maintained on China produced tires, as that of our other factories. Some Chinese goods, maybe deservingly so, has gotten a bad rap in recent years. However, not all goods produced in China are of inferior quality. Maxxis is a fine example of that.
I hope this is helpful but feel free to email me directly at the address below if you have other questions. Thanks for your email and interest in Maxxis Tires.
Best Regards,
XXXXXXXXXX
Territory Sales Manager
Automotive/LT Division
Hello John,
I appreciate your comments and will not give you the “canned” response. We don’t do that. Yes, the Maxxis M8008 ST Radial trailer tires are indeed manufactured in our state-of-the-art factory in Thailand (only). I have no way to verify that the M8008 is being used as the original equipment tire on Jayco travel trailers or any type of trailer for that matter. Trailer manufactures operate differently than Auto or Light Truck manufacturers. Trailer manufacturers use an “assembler” that sources tires and wheels, mount them and supply them as a completed assembly. It is possible Maxxis is the OE tire on several trailers brands but seldom do we supply the tire to the trailer manufacturer directly.
On a side note, while I do understand your position on China produced products, that is certainly not true across the board. Maxxis maintains several plants in China as well as Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. A portion of our Auto and Light Truck product offering is produced in China, but not our ST Radial. I can assure you the same high level of quality workmanship and materials is maintained on China produced tires, as that of our other factories. Some Chinese goods, maybe deservingly so, has gotten a bad rap in recent years. However, not all goods produced in China are of inferior quality. Maxxis is a fine example of that.
I hope this is helpful but feel free to email me directly at the address below if you have other questions. Thanks for your email and interest in Maxxis Tires.
Best Regards,
XXXXXXXXXX
Territory Sales Manager
Automotive/LT Division
