double star tires

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ed Singelyn, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. Ed Singelyn

    Ed Singelyn Bobtail Member

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    hey i was wondering what you more experienced guys thought about double star tires
     
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  3. Rollover the Original

    Rollover the Original Road Train Member

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    Is this a new brand of tires?
    Or a trucking company?
    Never heard of them and where are they out of?
    Ask a question with some information?
    All that comes up about them is a tire warehouse or something like that.
     
  4. Saddle Tramp

    Saddle Tramp Medium Load Member

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    :biggrin_25514:I looked it up on the internet & found out that they are a tire company.:biggrin_25514:
     
  5. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    i never heard of them either, it does seem that they do pass the DOT requirements and are made in china and are around the world as far as marketing and such. i would be more interested in any warranty they would have and pricing. sometimes its hard to buy things made from another country but it's the way it is nowadays. as long as the products meet or exceed US Government minimum standards, they should provide a good service life. otherwise, they really wouldn't (or shouldn't) be imported here.
     
  6. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I'm not sold on tires made in China. (yet) I remember stuff made in Japan back in the 60's and it was junk. Then, they wised up and decided if they made a good product, us Americans would buy it. China will eventually figure this out.
     
  7. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    The one thing you should never skimp on, is the one thing holding you to the road.
     
  8. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    My dad always said you never save on cheap rubber or lubricants.Seems things are changing.
    Don't know this brand but there are two Chinese brands we have been monitoring tests on. They are giving lower cost per mile than any of the major brands.Rolling resistance is comparable.No unnatural casing failures in 200 million tire miles (1 mile = 18 tire miles on 18 wheeler). A lot of these Chinese companies have links or are partly owned by the known big name brands.
     
  9. Luwi67

    Luwi67 Heavy Load Member

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    Surely there must be some experience with these tires by now? Anyone?
     
  10. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    We have some low profile 275/70-22,5 on a couple of lowboy trailers 24 tires.
    Our workshop had them fitted because the usual Michelin/Bridgestone tires we usually fitted were in short supply.
    No casing issues and seem to be wearing even +- 50 000miles on them.
    I cant say they are as good as the Michelin/Bridgestones but I know they cost about half as much and no problems yet.
     
    Luwi67 Thanks this.
  11. Hooda

    Hooda Light Load Member

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    Sounds like Bridgestone/Firestone/Michelin/Goodyear/Continental should take heed, wise up, and get ready. Because once these Chinese tires start gaining popularity, there will be no turning back. My gramps retired from Firestone after 40+ years. It would be sad to see them disappear.
     
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