Fergie46 said:
Yeah, well, when these Nexens and Roadstones become original manufacturers fit on the production line, I'll think about it.
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That's a little naive. Do you think manufacturers main priority is performance when selecting suppliers? It's probably got more to do with having a known brand who will give the best deal for bulk supply.......& we are talking Land Rover here.
 
It is simple really you get what you pay for or put it another way it would be like buying a dacia up against a range rover.
 
everett048 said:
It is simple really you get what you pay for or put it another way it would be like buying a dacia up against a range rover.
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A more apt comparison would be Skoda versus Audi. Fundamentally the same, but lots of people that buy an Audi wouldn't be seen dead in a Skoda. Or Heinz beans versus Tesco beans - Tesco don't make beans, so they get one of the major brands to make them for them.
 
Bladerunner919 said:
A more apt comparison would be Skoda versus Audi. Fundamentally the same, but lots of people that buy an Audi wouldn't be seen dead in a Skoda. Or Heinz beans versus Tesco beans - Tesco don't make beans, so they get one of the major brands to make them for them.
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VAG:confused:

:welcome2: Now, introduce yourself
 
Im on my second set of Michelin Latitude cross and used the last set to go to mongolia twice that was 40000 miles over all sorts of roads.
I have had toyos hankooks and worst of all pirellis
 
On my Miggy I use the Kumho Ultras KU31s. Excellent in everyway. Not sure what their equivalent for the Rangie would be like. I tried the kumho KH31 once (supposed to be harder wearing) and they were Ok in the dry but deadly in the wet. First roundabout I came to in the wet my arse was going like a rabbit's nose. No harder wearing either that I saw.

So, same brand but 2 VERY different tyres. Just shows where forums like this come into their own.

All my tyres to date have been attached to wheels off a well known auction site and all been good. If I ever do go for new then it sounds like Nexus might be worth a look.
 
Datatek said:
Big brands just love folks like you:rolleyes:
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+1 ;)

as keith already said EU make the decision not jo blogs down the pub singing on the karaoke :lol:

"The EU tyre label provides important information about safety and environmental aspects of a tyre. Similar to the energy label found on kitchen appliances, the EU tyre label makes it easy to compare tyres in terms of wet grip, fuel efficiency and noise.
Where can I find the EU tyre label?

From November 2012, all new tyres display an EU tyre label sticker."
 
Guys i have been in the tyre game for almost 30 years and believe me i have put every make type known to man on my vehicles if it had a minute bit of tread left i have put the premium makes on and the the not so good stuff some were good in the wet some were good in the dry others had more grip and some had less:D grip,But i always returned to the michelins as they are the best value for money in my opinion that you can get.
 
At recent mot, discussing tyres, guy said had to fault near new chineese made tyres as showing metal through thread:eek::rolleyes:
 
everett048 said:
But i always returned to the michelins as they are the best value for money in my opinion that you can get.
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sorry but I disagree. although without doubt a excellent tyre I wouldn't say best value for money.like yourself if your in the trade you know what brands have common week points without going into detail in public.i have seen premium brand factory fitted tyres showing faults on vehicles just 12 months old with low miles & as for mot tests in some cases ive threw away/scrapped better than what have been pass/advised on.
 
Yes i would agree with you that some tyres do give problems early on in their life most do not,i would hazard a guess that most of those that you ditched were not michelin but other brands and not always the cheaper brands i am not saying that you dont see a faulty Michelin,but they are very few and far beyond.As i said i still think Michelin pound for pound is still the best value tyre.
 
martynv8 said:
That's a little naive. Do you think manufacturers main priority is performance when selecting suppliers? It's probably got more to do with having a known brand who will give the best deal for bulk supply.......& we are talking Land Rover here.
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Just back from being away on my Hols - and read the above. Had to have a little chuckle.

Been in the sharp end of the motor trade for nearly 40 years!

Sure you pay a premium for big brands and some of that is the big banners at F1 meets but (and its a big but) R & D takes up a lot of money also. If you want the latest tyre technology there's a price to pay.

I don't have any kind of problem with folks who fit mid-range tyres to their vehicles but at the end of the day, it's my car, my wallet and my family.

Rant over, off now to see if my tans fading already:(
 
As has been said, isn't it down to where you get your info from? Mate down the pub? Local mechanic? Rac recovery? Don't get me wrong i have no idea compared to you lot but i always thought that bridgestones were considered top tyres, till i had them on my hilux. Now i have tyres i haven't heard of as mine got slashed and was skint so money decided for me. But, they seem ok
 
I put two front Bridgestones on my P38, horrific tramlining, its like riding a bucking bronco blindfold at times!


P
 
I fitted 4 Nexen's 6months ago after running Pirelli Scorpions. I looked long and hard at the trade off with road noise against grip and durability. They are quiet and well balanced with no vices that I have found, whilst still having a reasonably chunky tread. Very Happy
 
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