China ST Trailer tires, I am done with them.

[Diamondpilot]

Created a thread here recently about 5 year old DURO brand Chinese ST trailer tires that were cracking like mad...even with low mileage, light loads, and being covered and protectant applied to the sidewalls. Probably the worst POS tires I ever had.

5 years is about the max I get out of any tire no matter brand or type.

Chris

 

[chad22]

China sucks. But we keep buying their crap. I personally try not to but sometimes that's all I can find. Getting ready to buy new pair of boots and will cost me 100 bucks more for American but that's what I'm buying. Screw china.

lol. Good for you. I try to buy USA made stuff when I can too. I need to buy some tires for my truck soon and I'm gonna go with American Made tires and not China even if it does cost me a bit more.

Even when buying parts such as radiator hoses I'll get the usa made ones over the China Junk.

 

[Nightforce]

China sucks. But we keep buying their crap. I personally try not to but sometimes that's all I can find. Getting ready to buy new pair of boots and will cost me 100 bucks more for American but that's what I'm buying. Screw china.

I agree completely but how do we do that?

We have our elected officials and representatives in Washington DC to thank for that!

During the 1980's, the plan to plant the seed and nurture a global economy was already in full swing. America was outpacing most countries in technology, living standards, and wages. We were enjoying the fruits of out labor but we were also backing ourselves in a corner. As Americas pay scales and standard of living rose, its manufactured goods cost more and could not be afforded in many countries so profits from sales began to slump.

Big business and Washington got together and on January 1, 1994, the day that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect. This gave big business the green light to move their facilities to countries such as China and Mexico. Extremely low labor rates, tax incentives, virtually no safety or environmental laws or regulations allowed American companies to ensure profits beyond their wildest dreams.

Profits come from sales and China has by far the worlds biggest economy. When the big 3 automotive manufactures were struggling GM in particular began dropping many of it's car lines. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands; Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer were on the chopping block and when General Motors shut down Pontiac, it left a lot of enthusiasts wondering why. As it turns out, GM killed the Pontiac line on government orders, according to former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. Lose the Pontiac line or no bailout....Nice huh?

As it turns out Buick oddly enough survived the downsizing and the reason for this is it's THE most popular automotive brand sold in China. To date, GM sells 5 to 6 times more Buick's in China then it does in the US, so much for American loyalty.

Most of what we used to call American cars are built and assembled outside the US. I've driven by enormous GM manufacturing plants in Mexico and there sit thousands of cars and trucks waiting for delivery. Are all of GM's lineup produced in Mexico? No. The Corvette line is still produced in the US but many of its components are made outside the country.

What many consumers don't know is that companies very traditionally seen as American, from GE to John Deere to Levi Strauss, outsource varying portions of their operations overseas, so it takes a lot of attention and research to determine if you're buying American and what that specifically means to you. Even the big three automakers - Ford, General Motors and Chrysler - two of whom were thought of as the most American brands in our findings, increasingly have cars in which parts are produced abroad, while Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda have upped U.S. production.

 

[dusty3030]

Mexico is rocketing up in the automotive world.
Mexico Surpassing Japan as No. 2 Auto Exporter to U.S. - Bloomberg


The problem with China is their consumption now. Not only their energy demands but they are consuming more and more of what they make driving up prices. This is driving more and more companies to Mexico. India and Vietnam are also cashing in on this. China was and still is a powerhouse though because they did invest in infrastructure. If they need a road, they built a road. Need a canal, they dug it and on and on.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Mexico is rocketing up in the automotive world.
Mexico Surpassing Japan as No. 2 Auto Exporter to U.S. - Bloomberg

The problem with China is their consumption now. Not only their energy demands but they are consuming more and more of what they make driving up prices. This is driving more and more companies to Mexico. India and Vietnam are also cashing in on this. China was and still is a powerhouse though because they did invest in infrastructure. If they need a road, they built a road. Need a canal, they dug it and on and on.

The only thing that will fix this is fuel prices. Raise them to a level where shipping prohibits importing do to profit loss and you will see manufacturing return.

Chris

 

[PapaPerk]

China sucks. But we keep buying their crap. I personally try not to but sometimes that's all I can find. Getting ready to buy new pair of boots and will cost me 100 bucks more for American but that's what I'm buying. Screw china.

Amen sir! AMEN!