Which tyre? Goodyear or Dunlop. Problem!
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 17:23
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JohnnyTasman
Hi All,
Had a problem with Goodyear Wrangler HP AW. Bought one and it has worn out after 16K! The tyre store will replace but why would I want to replace with the same?! These Goodyear Wrangler are made in China! Give me a break. The original tyres on my 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 are still fine after 45K and made in Germany. Why Australia has been stuck with Goodyears made in China God knows. Anyway the tyre store will only exchange for either a Goodyear or a
Dunlop. Any suggestions?!
Many thanks
Johnny
Reply By: Member - mazcan - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 17:53
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 17:53
hi jonny tasman
forget your losses and move on
i had a simular experience with goodyear eagle usa made on my volkswagen golf after just 20th km they all separated from the casings and i was offered another free set of crap--- olympic/dunlop/goodyear all the same poor quality and one company
i value my life more than they do
imho all you've got between you and an accident are your tyres why have a set that may/ will fail
so i rejected the replacements and paid for out of my pocket
a set of yokahama's and so far they have done 58th km's and still have a huge amount of tread left and no casing weakiness
it's a good feeling knowing you have quality donuts
thats my 2 bobs worth
cheers
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Follow Up By: JohnnyTasman - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 18:00
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 18:00
Thanks Mate, good advice no doubt.
are Olympic,
Dunlop and Goodyear all the same company? I bought the dud tyre from Beaurepaires and they only have
Dunlop and Goodyear.
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 at 17:26
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 at 17:26
I had a set of Yoko Geolander H/T's on my cruiser when i bought it at 58,000k
When I left for my trip at 89,000 k two were stuffed before hand and the other two are only good enough for spares.
In contrast the BFG A/T's I replaced them with have done 50,000k, mostly towing a big heavy van and are only half worn.
No more Yokohama's for me.
Cheers
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