Lynnmor wrote:
I am an Anti-Chinese tire person. How much evidence does one need to understand the problem?
Mainland China will mfgr tires to the buyer's specs.
Most major tire brands have manufacturing facilities in China, including GY and Michelin.
For niche markets (like trailers) some companies still use their brand name, others devise creative names for their 2nd or 3rd tier tires - so tire failures don't reflect poorly on their first tier product/s.
Even *you* can be a distributor for "Lynnmore ST" (or LT) tires if you desire. The Chinese will be happy to accommodate you - and produce a tire that meets minimum specs - or improved specs & quality - whatever you want. Line up your US distribution network - and you're in business.
:W