# Are drivers now opting for cheapo tires? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [May 16, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-now-opting-for-cheapo-tires/205692 "2026-05-16T22:07:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 44
**Author:** ![LoudThunder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/loudthunder/32/27769_2.png) [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-now-opting-for-cheapo-tires/205692/44 "2026-05-23T15:09:27Z")
> [@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… > [@Dumb vehicle-related mistakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-vehicle-related-mistakes/193324/22): > > I had a tire blow out, but it was not on, but in the truck… The tire was a Michelin LTS LT265/75 R16, with about 15,000 miles on it. It was mounted on the left rear of my 2001 Dodge Ram, 2500, 4x4, pickup truck. I was running it at 65-PSI, max tire pressure is 80-PSI. My wife and I were on our way to Lowes to buy a pallet load of mulch to spread in our landscaping. While driving through the town, about 40 MPH, I noticed a thump coming from the rear of the truck. I stopped and I saw that th… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-now-opting-for-cheapo-tires/205692)._