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.

“Goodyear Tyre test facility” . . . The name alone sounds like it may not be very impartial?

[image] hackneycab2_196741: Probably the best tyres on the market in my opinion. “Best” is a very subjective quality. What’s most important in a tire? Smooth and quiet ride? Price? Tread life? Cornering? Traction? Appearance? Ask 10 different people and you’re likely to get 11 different answe…

[image] hackneycab2_196741: Don’t have Uniroyal here anymore,think from memory Bridgestone took them over.There is a very good YT channel called ‘Tyre Reviews’, Brit guy who does tyre comparo’s @ the Goodyear tyre test facility in the US, probably the best one out there. First, Uniroyal is co…

[image] hackneycab2_196741: Don’t have Uniroyal here anymore,think from memory Bridgestone took them over Yes and No… All depends on what body of land you are on it seems, Uniroyal is owned by Bridgestone in Australia, but owned by Michelin in North & South America, and if you hop over to E…

[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…

Are drivers now opting for cheapo tires?

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