To the gentleman that said the car manufacturers work with the tire companys! The major car company's do not give two you know what about what kind of tires go on their vehicles. They want the cheapest tire possible. Its all based upon cost. Trust me, I sold these things, I asked questions, I got the same answer everytime from managers, distributors. Also the 40k i got off my tires, those are factory, and I baby my Jeep. Every other tire in the country can probably get about 70k on their tires given the same situation. I've seen your picture, you are like 80 years old and you're talking to a bunch of teens and twenty year olds, find another hobby you pervert.
2006-12-09 20:05:57 · 5 answers · asked by sweet t 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sweet T, if what you say is true then why is are the Michelin MXV4 and Cross Terrain so widely used in original equipment applications? These are among the most expensive tires on the market and they can be found on such low end cars as Hyundai's. And that's just one example. I could go on all day.
Vehicle manufacturers actually work extremely closely with tire manufacturers to come up with tires specifically suited to their vehicles. That is why Continental makes 4 different part numbers for the CH95 in 205/55R16 for example - they supply multiple OE fits with that same size but each vehicle manufacturer has its own requirements for what it wants out of the tire.
How many miles you get out of your tires has almost nothing to do with cost. There are very cheap tires with antiquated tread patterns and little in the way of technology in them that get 80k mile warranty's and other, very expensive, highly sophisticated tires that get phenominal ride, traction and handling for twice as much money but get half the mileage.
Of course, if you did actually work in the tire business, like I do, then you would already know all of this.
2006-12-10 01:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really have a problem sweet. The old guy was completly right. It's you who needs the new hobby. Asking dumb questions will usually get you dumb answers. Like from the Cheez. If Your tires wore out sooner than they should have it was your fault. No one else is to blame. You did not maintain them or your vehicle properly. Also you should rethink telling anyone you sold them. Or you know what is really going on. You would know better first off and wouldn't have had to ask for help on here.
Vehicle manufactures work with tire manufacturers to find the right size, rating, and tire pressure for any vehicle. Then they do put a slighly lower "wear rated" tire on them to save in manufacturing costs. They do not just put any old tire on them. It would be illegal for them to do so. Nissans and Hondas come with Michelins as original equipment. The best and most reliable tires on the market. So you should check your sources again.
Maybe you should stop asking questions on here if you cant accept a right answer and then call someone a pervert for trying to help some stupid little girl.........
2006-12-10 00:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by joseph g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you.....It does come down to price and profits for the vehicle manufacturer.
Maybe you should e-mail the 'gentleman' about this tire issue...?
2006-12-09 20:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question??? Inappropriate.
2006-12-09 20:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by Phil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ah is that discrimination???
2006-12-09 20:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋