Does It Matter Where They Are MADE??

[PowerBoostSoCal]

Hello - I just had four Toyo ATIII tires installed at Discount Tire. The look good, feel right when driving, etc., etc. I was adjusting the tire pressure and noticed something interesting ... One is made in USA, One is made in Japan and Two are made in Serbia ... WTF?? All the specs and sizes are the same, they look identical ... anyone have a concern about this? I am not too happy, but honestly there is probably nothing to be concerned about?? Thoughts??

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[redline]

they would all be built to the same spec using the same materials, i would not be worried about it

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

OK, so this is kind of like Coca-Cola

I’ve been around the world a couple different times. I’ve had cans of Coke in many different countries. I can tell you this shit, while they’re supposed to be the same they are not.

I would not want three different manufacturers of tire on my truck. I would not pay for that.

 

[redline]

what makes coke different is that it is not the same materials... water is different and they use different sugar in some countries ...

Mcdicks goes a far as possible to make the fries the same world wide, had picked farms and using a common seed etc etc...

I am sure if we all looked a surprising number of us could be in a similar boat without issues

 

[Graygoose2021]

As long as Discount locally still covers all the same, no worries.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

what makes coke different is that it is not the same materials... water is different and they use different sugar in some countries ...

Mcdicks goes a far as possible to make the fries the same world wide, had picked farms and using a common seed etc etc...

I am sure if we all looked a surprising number of us could be in a similar boat without issues

yes, very true. Do you think they’re gonna use the exact same materials and tires made in the United States, Japan, and Serbia or wherever else?

 

[redline]

yes, very true. Do you think they’re gonna use the exact same materials and tires made in the United States, Japan, and Serbia or wherever else?

if you you think that USA tire is a 100% USA content you are dreaming... how many rubber trees does the USA have ? there might be some minor differences but the supply chain would be very global

 

[roadPilot]

if you you think that USA tire is a 100% USA content you are dreaming... how many rubber trees does the USA have ? there might be some minor differences but the supply chain would be very global

Not one single person has said that USA tires are made from USA rubber.

 

[nvabill]

I would not be pleased but, what can you do? I guess go back to discount and get an explanation as to why they were manufactured in 3 different countries.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

if you you think that USA tire is a 100% USA content you are dreaming... how many rubber trees does the USA have ? there might be some minor differences but the supply chain would be very global

where in the hell did you get that shit from?
Show me where the hell I said that shit

All I’m saying is is this. Products that are supposed to be the same, are not the same if they’re made in different countries.

I’ve seen this shit firsthand.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

I would not be pleased but, what can you do? I guess go back to discount and get an explanation as to why they were manufactured in 3 different countries.

just simply take a look at discount tires return policy. If you’re not completely satisfied, they will freaking replace your damn tires. It’s in black-and-white on their website. All you gotta do is read.

 

[Porpoise Hork]

That's what the Discount Tire's replacement certificates are for.

 

[Buyer2021]

anyone have a concern about this?

Nope, not one bit.

If ya don't trust Toyo's global QA/QC, you shouldn't have considered Toyo to start with.

 

[nvabill]

just simply take a look at discount tires return policy. If you’re not completely satisfied, they will freaking replace your damn tires. It’s in black-and-white on their website. All you gotta do is read.

Greg, they are not my tires, I was simply answering the OP's original post. I think maybe all you gotta do is read!

 

[Snakebitten]

The only thing cooler than having 4 tires from 3 different countries is to have them from 4 different countries.

That would be a great conversation starter.

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