expiredLovelyCheetah | Staff posted Oct 15, 2024 02:10 AM
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expiredLovelyCheetah | Staff posted Oct 15, 2024 02:10 AM
Simpletire: Up to $80 Online Rebate on Select 4-Set Nokian Tires + Free Shipping
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I don't have enough evidence to place full blame anywhere. I mostly just posted so that people buying tires online know to check the stamp on the sidewall to determine the country of origin and manufacture date. Almost all online tire sales do not do this, leaving you guessing at what tire you are actually purchasing. And if it's manufactured in Russia or China, or it's close to 5 years old, please return it immediately. Trust me - saving a few bucks is not worth the safety risk.
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You sell tires online, you can cheat customers by saying tires are brand new when the rubber is years old. Or, the origin of manufacture might not be what you're expecting. That's what I presume happened. A bit shadier there, but if that's the case - I didn't do my due diligence.
When you install thousands of tires a year, there's a chance of improperly mounting the tire.
And finally, when a car is 7 years old, there is a chance the wheel itself had undisclosed damage, increasing the likelihood of a blowout.
I can't confirm 100% what caused the blowout. I just know the car suffered a blowout. And am happy nobody got hurt.
Again, not trying to slander Nokian with zero concrete evidence. But I will say after 8 months of ownership that they are more on par with Continental as far as tire manufacturers go. And that's not a knock. Continental has been my go-to for a touring/sport touring tire. And when it comes to winter driving, Nokian might be a notch better. But my fastest lap times have been on Pirellis (surprisingly) and my comfort level was always the highest with Michelin Pilot Sports.
"Yeah, but 2 front tires cost more than the entire set of Nokians"
Which is why I cheaped out. 😂
But the moral of all of this isn't to get into a tire manufacture war. Make sure if you buy any tire, check the date of manufacture and origin of manufacture. That's the point I am trying to make, as it often gets overlooked - even by someone like me that is the occasional "track day bruh".
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