Charlie D. wrote:
Me Again wrote:
Charlie D. wrote:
NC Hauler wrote:
The MIchelin Tire plants as well as other well known brand named plants that are now manufacturing THEIR tires in China have CHOSEN to CONTINUE to produce a QUALITY product and show their affiliation to said "named manufacturer"...,
Are you including the Goodyear Marathons? Many reports of failures of the Chinese Marathons. I have read some reports on this forum and others that Goodyear has moved the Marathon manufacturing back to the states but I haven't seen any.
Goodyear is a really big tire company with manufacturing plants around the globe. They from time to time produce Marathons in different plants depending of production slot availability. This can vary by tire size also. So because say a 15" was produced somewhere other than china does not mean other sizes are also. They only make about two runs per year of each size. Also according to Goodyear all tires are equal in quality or lack of it and it is not dependent on were it is manufactured. Chris
But,but,but-According to NC tire manufacturers producing well known tire brands in Chins are producing a quality product. I understand the world wide global economy but the fact is Goodyear did not choose to produce a quality tire in China.
NC-I agree to your follow up on the Chinese made Goodyear Marathons being a big mistake. Thanks
I don't recollect stating that well known tire brands in China are producing a quality product. I know Sailun is, I would imagine that Michelin is, but it's obvious that GY Marathon tires were not being produced in China with a high standard of Quality. The better known, well known brands that we recognize here in the United States that may move their manufacturing plants to China doesn't necessarily mean that the Quality processes will reflect those that are being held to in the USA....As I stated, it will depend on the plant, from the Manager down to the workers, and if Quality standards aren't enforced, then we see what we get from China....they don't seem to be as interested in manufacturing a quality product like in this country and also other countries that can be attested to...as seen with their pollution issues, they really don't seem to care how much pollution their manufacturing plants are creating, here in the US, it's just the opposite to an extreme.
My personal opinion is that China doesn't feel they have to "play by the rules" that more competent manufacturers play by and set higher standards of quality to make their products "world class".
If GY opens a plant in China to save money on labor and doesn't re-inforce quality standards in the manufacturing process, shame on them, evidently they don't care..or they finally saw the light and saw their reputation was being tarnished and brought the manufacturing back to the states where Quality processes will be adhered to.
Chris and I pretty much agree when it comes to these tire threads. I don't see where I disagreed with him on anything, other than stating that Sailun has attained certifications that would have me look at their product, believing they do have Quality processes integrated into their manufacturing processes.
