The China-Bomb debate Put to rest
Almost every week or more a thread appears with someone with a tire question. And just as predictably the China Bomb experts come out and start decrying all Chinese made tires. Then usually they re...
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rbpru wrote:People pay for advertising to sell a product that will make them more money. It has little to nothing to do with that product being the "best" for the job. It is all about the money.
While the manufactures do not object to the use of LTs for TT service. I have yet to see a manufacturer's advertisement suggesting they are a better choice than STs.
In fact I have never seen an add even recommending them for TT use.
But let me guess, it is part of the great tire conspiracy.
Sometimes a product has such a good reputation that advertising is not needed. This can be the case in more expensive items. Those that are wanting better stuff, are already buying it. Those that want the most "affordable" option will not be swayed by advertising.
It is not about a "conspiracy" It is about profit.
It is easy for outsiders to say, that they should advertise their products.... But if a manufacturer doesn't feel that advertising a product will bring it ADDITIONAL profit over the nice profit they are already making.... They won't do it.
