Which tyres are British?

Coveredinbees!!!!

Wig wrote: »

Are they marked E11 ?

I wouldn't know where to look, if I remember I'll look in the morning, see if I can see anything.

bigjl

I heard a rumour that some Michelin tyres where made in Eastern Europe and that the French made and very probably the tyres made in Dundee where felt to be better tyres, it was a conversation I had several years ago and can't remember the full details.

I always put the best tyres on I can afford, if I am flush it will be Michelins, put a set of matching Michelin Energy tyres on a Xantia TD I had for commuting duties a few years ago, but if I am less flush then I tend to go for Toyo Proxes, had these on several cars, RWD, FWD, AWD and 4x4.

Though when a bit skint I put a set of Nankang NS2's I think on my Legacy and they where fine, gripped well, and wore well.

I really don't like fitting a bidget make I know nothing about and will do some research and find a budget make that is made by a more well known company.

I am also of the age when I still remember the first poor quality Eastern European, Turkish and Chinese tyres. And am still a little wary.

I wouldn't buy tyres from a scrapyard though, but understand perfectly why some do it, and to be honest the tyres are almost certainly fine, each to his own though.

mikey72

We should really have noticed this.

It says on the tyre.

My Nokians "Made in Finland"
My Heroes "Made in China"
My Michelin Energys ............... "Made in Spain"

My Jupiter "Made in Korea"
My old Pirelli "Made in Italy"

Lets check, and get a list up.

Sometimes things are that easy!

bigjl

Heard a lot of good comments regarding the Nokian brand, though most of that was related to Winter tyres.

I must admit that given the choice between a Michelin made in the UK/France or one made in Spain I would chose the UK/France.

Not sure why.


My Toyos where "Made in Japan"

Continentals originally on the wifes Clio "Made in Germany" I think, will check the Avon ZV3's that where recently fitted to the front later.

mikey72

bigjl wrote: »

I am also of the age when I still remember the first poor quality Eastern European, Turkish and Chinese tyres. And am still a little wary.

I remeber when Japanese tyres were poor, and Bridgestones used to be slung straight off new cars and bikes.

Boffers

I work for Cooper and Avon Tyres. They make many passenger car lines at Melksham, Wilts but also have plants in China and the US. The majority of what you'd buy for cars is manufactured here in the UK. Avon is also the only tyre manufacturer manufacturing motorcycle tyres for the road in the UK.

mikey72

Boffers wrote: »

I work for Cooper and Avon Tyres. They make many passenger car lines at Melksham, Wilts but also have plants in China and the US. The majority of what you'd buy for cars is manufactured here in the UK. Avon is also the only tyre manufacturer manufacturing motorcycle tyres for the road in the UK.

Do they make the Cooper brand in the UK, or is that China?
Are any "Avon" branded tyres produced outside the UK?

bigjl

Wondered why I seemed to like the Avon's on the wifes car?

I used to use Avon Gripsters on my MTX125, back in the day, lol. They where a decent tyre, especially compared to road based knobblies.

bigjl

mikey72 wrote: »

I remeber when Japanese tyres were poor, and Bridgestones used to be slung straight off new cars and bikes.

A mate of mine and I imported a couple of Jap MPV's a couple of years ago, and the Jap Bridgestones on the back refuse to wear out, after 3 years!

I think they have a half life rather than a wear rate. They grip OK, though not aswell as the pair of Michelins fitted recently to the front, after a unrepairable puncture meant both where replaced, not due to lack of tread depth.

My dad has fitted Michelins for years, he always replaces like with like, unless the tyre has been superseeded then fits the replacement/improved tyre. His opinion, if it is good enough for the manufacturer then it is good enough for me.

mikey72

Bridgestones from the 70's and 80's, binned them straight away.