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Marauderer
Explorer
Oct 21, 2014

Didn't Believe about the Chinese Tires

I went from Atlanta to Tampa this last weekend and blew two tires on the Puma. I had read about Chinese tires hand granading but said to myself that the folks hadn't checked the tire pressures, etc and I already had a couple thousand miles on mine with no problems. This last weekend changed all that. I lost two tires in the matter of hours and when I got to my destination the next day was spent getting 4 new Maxxis 8008 E rated 10 plys installed.

Wow, what a difference in handling alone. It sure made a believer out of me.

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  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Oct 21, 2014
    Remember the days when "made in Japan" usually meant a decent quality. I really can't say that for "made in China" on most things.:R
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Oct 21, 2014
    That's whey they call them China bombs. However, it seems some of the Chinese tires are better than others.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Oct 21, 2014
    Marauder,
    Did you dodge the bullet and get by with no other damage? Hoping so.:)
  • Gr8life's avatar
    Gr8life
    Explorer II
    Oct 21, 2014
    I am not saying that they are any good, but they might be getting better? This forum used to have several posts each week condemning the Chinese tires. As hard as it is to do, RV tires should be replaced after five years, no matter where they were manufactured.
  • Lostincanada's avatar
    Lostincanada
    Explorer
    Oct 21, 2014
    I'm guessing they were original equipment? So 5 yr old tires grenade, don't think it had anything to do with them being Chinese.

    Just my very humble opinion.
  • tsetsaf's avatar
    tsetsaf
    Explorer III
    Oct 21, 2014
    At least you made it a few thousand miles. We learned our lesson in the first 150 miles.
  • powderman426's avatar
    powderman426
    Explorer
    Oct 21, 2014
    Welcome to the Maxxis club. Very good tires and I'm sure you will enjoy them. Now buy a tpms and you will be good to go.

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