Tests of Chinese tires?

ZeeBabar · 01-07-2018, 10:32 PM

I read stuff putting down Chinese brand tires and I wonder if this is based upon real tests or bias and assumptions against all things chinese. I mean I have visited China twice a year for the past 9 years and find them more technologically advanced than the USA (bullet trains, beautiful hi-rises, great airports, more large cities with wonderful public transportation and more) and car dealerships of every kind.

My car seems to run great with the Chinese tires I put on them.

Chan Chee Hoe · 01-08-2018, 06:40 AM

An Italian Brand with a model "P7" is making there...But Chinese Brands i avoid.

Zoren 370 · 01-08-2018, 07:15 AM

Dude is there something wrong with being Chinese?

56C66C3B-EA5C-4C43-B939-C397A57EBF54.jpeg

I eat Chinese food everyday!!!

Oki oki.

2011 Nismo#91 · 01-08-2018, 09:28 AM

Sure you can get good things from China, but they won't be cheap. The reason why China gets a bad bias isn't because of perception but based on reality. In the goal for making things cheaper they throw out any need for standards, quality and will straight up lie about products.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/26/bu...ss/26tire.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protei...ation_in_China

Rusty · 01-08-2018, 11:26 PM

One of the things I read about Chinese tires. One company was making a brand name tire for another (Euro) company. Quality was good. The Chinese owner changed tire molds, because of a change from Europe. His uncle got hold of the old molds and started to make tires. Never changed anything on the molds. Sold the tires at a big discount. Marketed the tires as the Euro tires. And the quality was crap. Lawsuit happen, and not happen with the lawsuit. Chinese courts just buried it.

ZeeBabar · 01-09-2018, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

One of the things I read about Chinese tires. One company was making a brand name tire for another (Euro) company. Quality was good. The Chinese owner changed tire molds, because of a change from Europe. His uncle got hold of the old molds and started to make tires. Never changed anything on the molds. Sold the tires at a big discount. Marketed the tires as the Euro tires. And the quality was crap. Lawsuit happen, and not happen with the lawsuit. Chinese courts just buried it.

Kind of like how the Europeans tried but could not get their cars to get the mileage that Asian card were getting so they planted software to defeat SPA testing.

jsavvy · 01-09-2018, 03:38 AM

I had a set of Mayrun's on my G37 and they were garbage. I dont think they even lasted 10k miles.

You get what you pay for.

Chan Chee Hoe · 01-09-2018, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsavvy

I had a set of Mayrun's on my G37 and they were garbage. I dont think they even lasted 10k miles.

You get what you pay for.

Does not matter it don't last,some Chinese Tyres famous for very Poor Grip or Mid Way exploded...causing Property,Car or Lives gone.

Chan Chee Hoe · 01-09-2018, 06:29 AM

Tires are the most IMPORTANT,why save on it.?

jchammond · 01-09-2018, 06:45 AM

On heavy equipment (Graders,Loaders,Articulated Dumptrucks) they seem to hold up well; as long as you don’t have to do flat repairs.....as the rubber seems to have more oil in it & when buffing down inner liner to patch-can be very thin & close to the cords.
The large radial’s (14R24,17.5R25,23.5R25) tend to hold a good plug repair.
It’s weird how large equipment these days will come with Chinese tires & we ship Michelin Tire’s to China....ballpark cost is 50% less for the Chinese Tires.
I install what my company buys & they hold up well,,,as long as they don’t start getting “Holed”.

wanker · 01-09-2018, 11:01 AM

Avoid Chinese performance tires. They're just not there yet in terms of the performance.

However, it's just a matter of time, given that Taiwanese tires have gotten pretty good (read Federal Tires), and the ROC technology always trickles down to the PRC.

1st · 01-09-2018, 12:35 PM

I classify this thread the same as an oil thread, oil filter thread, rim thread and in this case a tire thread. You’re going to get this and that…..Its preference. Its hit or miss with Chinese products. I personally have Nankang NSII Ultra Sport all-season tires and love them. I have had no complaints.

NorthStyle · 01-09-2018, 03:26 PM

Funny you mention Nankang... absolutely worst winter tires I've ever used. Had them for half the season before I got tired of risking my life every time it snowed and swapped to the Michelins I've been running for the past 2.5 years.

1st · 01-09-2018, 03:29 PM

Lol...Sorry to hear that NorthStyle. I'm in Ca, Just light showers...No snow.

Chan Chee Hoe · 01-10-2018, 08:49 AM

In 1 word,just avoid Chinese Tyres...it just 4 small patches,connect the Car to the Road,anything wrong,means Car gone or worst life gone,why bet on it.?At least get some Korean Brand..

01-07-2018, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Tests of Chinese tires? I read stuff putting down Chinese brand tires and I wonder if this is based upon real tests or bias and assumptions against all things chinese. I mean I have visited China twice a year for the past 9 years and find them more technologically advanced than the USA (bullet trains, beautiful hi-rises, great airports, more large cities with wonderful public transportation and more) and car dealerships of every kind. My car seems to run great with the Chinese tires I put on them.

01-08-2018, 07:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Dude is there something wrong with being Chinese? 56C66C3B-EA5C-4C43-B939-C397A57EBF54.jpeg I eat Chinese food everyday!!! Oki oki. Zingston and StormWhite like this.

01-08-2018, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Sure you can get good things from China, but they won't be cheap. The reason why China gets a bad bias isn't because of perception but based on reality. In the goal for making things cheaper they throw out any need for standards, quality and will straight up lie about products. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/26/bu...ss/26tire.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protei...ation_in_China ryukai likes this. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs Last edited by 2011 Nismo#91; 01-08-2018 at 09:36 AM.

01-08-2018, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,185 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	One of the things I read about Chinese tires. One company was making a brand name tire for another (Euro) company. Quality was good. The Chinese owner changed tire molds, because of a change from Europe. His uncle got hold of the old molds and started to make tires. Never changed anything on the molds. Sold the tires at a big discount. Marketed the tires as the Euro tires. And the quality was crap. Lawsuit happen, and not happen with the lawsuit. Chinese courts just buried it. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-09-2018, 03:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
jsavvy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 49 Drives: 14 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 9	I had a set of Mayrun's on my G37 and they were garbage. I dont think they even lasted 10k miles. You get what you pay for. Zoren 370 likes this.

01-08-2018, 06:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	An Italian Brand with a model "P7" is making there...But Chinese Brands i avoid.

01-09-2018, 06:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Tires are the most IMPORTANT,why save on it.? 2011 Nismo#91 likes this.

01-09-2018, 06:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	On heavy equipment (Graders,Loaders,Articulated Dumptrucks) they seem to hold up well; as long as you don’t have to do flat repairs.....as the rubber seems to have more oil in it & when buffing down inner liner to patch-can be very thin & close to the cords. The large radial’s (14R24,17.5R25,23.5R25) tend to hold a good plug repair. It’s weird how large equipment these days will come with Chinese tires & we ship Michelin Tire’s to China....ballpark cost is 50% less for the Chinese Tires. I install what my company buys & they hold up well,,,as long as they don’t start getting “Holed”. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

01-09-2018, 11:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Avoid Chinese performance tires. They're just not there yet in terms of the performance. However, it's just a matter of time, given that Taiwanese tires have gotten pretty good (read Federal Tires), and the ROC technology always trickles down to the PRC.

01-09-2018, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	I classify this thread the same as an oil thread, oil filter thread, rim thread and in this case a tire thread. You’re going to get this and that…..Its preference. Its hit or miss with Chinese products. I personally have Nankang NSII Ultra Sport all-season tires and love them. I have had no complaints.

01-09-2018, 03:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,255 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	Funny you mention Nankang... absolutely worst winter tires I've ever used. Had them for half the season before I got tired of risking my life every time it snowed and swapped to the Michelins I've been running for the past 2.5 years.

01-09-2018, 03:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Lol...Sorry to hear that NorthStyle. I'm in Ca, Just light showers...No snow.

01-10-2018, 08:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	In 1 word,just avoid Chinese Tyres...it just 4 small patches,connect the Car to the Road,anything wrong,means Car gone or worst life gone,why bet on it.?At least get some Korean Brand.. wanker likes this.

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