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I literally had a Nokian tire blow out on me after 8 months of ownership last month, hospitalizing both my 9 year old daughter and me, totalling my car in the accident. Decent chance it was a fluke, but I highly recommend paying a bit more for a Michelin/Bridgestone/Pirelli set. Tires last years, and this is something you are trusting not only your life, but everyone around you, hitting 70+ MPH speeds repeatedly.
I literally had a Nokian tire blow out on me after 8 months of ownership last month, hospitalizing both my 9 year old daughter and me, totalling my car in the accident. Decent chance it was a fluke, but I highly recommend paying a bit more for a Michelin/Bridgestone/Pirelli set. Tires last years, and this is something you are trusting not only your life, but everyone around you, hitting 70+ MPH speeds repeatedly.
Nokian is usually comparable to michelin in terms of performance and was one of the first to do all-weather tires. Sounds like you got a really bad batch for it to blow prematurely.
Nokian is usually comparable to michelin in terms of performance and was one of the first to do all-weather tires. Sounds like you got a really bad batch for it to blow prematurely.
Only one tire blew. And it's entirely possible that either the tire was improperly mounted or I hit some small object on the freeway that initiated the blowout. Or it was a bad batch. Or the tires were old stock billed as new.
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.
Is the rebate only through Simple Tire or can one match to say Discount Tire? For the size I need, the rebranded WR G4 is still less than the G5 after rebate.
Only one tire blew. And it's entirely possible that either the tire was improperly mounted or I hit some small object on the freeway that initiated the blowout. Or it was a bad batch. Or the tires were old stock billed as new.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.
Yeah I definitely get that. This stuff can be scary. Thankfully the newer Nokians are moving to the US, which gives me a bit of faith. Retailers should be required to tell you the manufacturing info on tires though as this is crucial to safety and longevity.
I literally had a Nokian tire blow out on me after 8 months of ownership last month, hospitalizing both my 9 year old daughter and me, totalling my car in the accident. Decent chance it was a fluke, but I highly recommend paying a bit more for a Michelin/Bridgestone/Pirelli set. Tires last years, and this is something you are trusting not only your life, but everyone around you, hitting 70+ MPH speeds repeatedly.
Yeah I definitely get that. This stuff can be scary. Thankfully the newer Nokians are moving to the US, which gives me a bit of faith. Retailers should be required to tell you the manufacturing info on tires though as this is crucial to safety and longevity.
I wrote my state assembly-person and state senator asking that tire installers be required to provide this information to customers if the tires are near their expected lifespan. Zero chance anything comes from it, because politics, but it's what I could do. By no means and I saying prohibit selling or mounting old stock - there are plenty of valid reasons: track day, farm use, getting back on the road short-term, etc. Just make sure that the customer is aware. Most people don't take tire safety that seriously. And promising a 4 year/60k warranty that has already expired is incredibly misleading.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3, which is still in production but originally started production in 2018. Since the car was totaled, Progressive took possession so I cannot check the date code. But legally, you can sell something from 4+ years ago as "brand new" even if it expires. Remember that if you buy "brand new" milk from 2018! 😹
Is the rebate only through Simple Tire or can one match to say Discount Tire? For the size I need, the rebranded WR G4 is still less than the G5 after rebate.
Was wondering if they'll accept Amazon as a retailer.
I literally had a Nokian tire blow out on me after 8 months of ownership last month, hospitalizing both my 9 year old daughter and me, totalling my car in the accident. Decent chance it was a fluke, but I highly recommend paying a bit more for a Michelin/Bridgestone/Pirelli set. Tires last years, and this is something you are trusting not only your life, but everyone around you, hitting 70+ MPH speeds repeatedly.
Nokian is a very good tire that is on par with the others you have mentioned, maybe even better. I'm very sorry that happened to you but buying those other brands isn't going to save you from a freak accident.
Nokian is a very good tire that is on par with the others you have mentioned, maybe even better. I'm very sorry that happened to you but buying those other brands isn't going to save you from a freak accident.
You make millions of tires a year, there is a high probability at least one has a defect. It happens.
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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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".