I’m not sure how else to explain the upcoming closure of a major Goodyear factory in North Carolina. [image] Hundreds to lose jobs with major manufacturer expected to close North... Goodyear is expected to close its Fayetteville factory by the end of 2027.

[image] davesmopar: But sadly for the last couple of years I have felt the grip in the rain going away, they are 11 years old and low tread, my son even said they need replacing, I’ll replace them once I find a suitable replacement… That sentence makes me wonder if any tire advice you offer s…

[image] VOLVO-V70: That sentence makes me wonder if any tire advice you offer should be ignored. And why would that be?? Please get it off your brain… Still upset or something :thinking: Her car goes months without being driven, so NOT in ANY HURRY to replace her tires, I have multiple other…

And BF Goodrich tire division was sold to Michelin in 1988. The Goodrich Corp. became solely an aerospace company and was sold to United Technologies in 2012.

And sadly the BFG’s for hot rodders have not been the same, meaning not as good of traction as in the past, but I am hearing mostly great things about the BFG’s All Terrain tires… I remember seeing the BFG’s dry rotting like they were influenced by Michelin… That has mostly been my gripe with Michel…

[image] VOLVO-V70: A blanket statement that really does not apply Some of your lesser brands are actually made by the bigger brands. Example - Cooper manufactures several sub-brands and private-label lines, including Mastercraft, Mickey Thompson, Starfire, Dean, and Roadmaster - just to name …

[image] hackneycab2_196741: Go for well respected brands like Michelin,Continental or Goodyear Over the years, I have had 100% positive experiences with both Michelins and Goodyears. My one experience with Continental was so bad that I wouldn’t own them again. My multiple experiences with B…

[image] davesmopar: And why would that be?? Please get it off your brain… Still upset or something :thinking: Her car goes months without being driven, so NOT in ANY HURRY to replace her tires, It’s possible the intention was to state that an 11-year-old tire, regardless of how often driven …

[image] hackneycab2_196741: Not really,there truly are some shockers out there.I have generally used Michelin tyres most of my life,am i biased? Here is a shocker for you that I posted a few years back… [image] Dumb vehicle-related mistakes? General Discussion …

[image] VDCdriver: [image] davesmopar: or the last couple of years I have felt the grip in the rain going away, they are 11 years old [:confused:] If a customer came into your Firestone store, and they said that their tires were 11 years old, wouldn’t you advise them to replace those tir…

They continually top the tyre tests in most facets.Get onto ‘Tyre reviews’ Brit guy in the US,does all the testing & reviews @ the Goodyear tyre test track in Texas.Highly recommended.

Are drivers now opting for cheapo tires?

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Here is a shocker for you that I posted a few years back…

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