In the October 23, 2000 edition (pg. 11) of the International Herald Tribune (IHT), there is an article regarding the quality of tires put on new cars versus the quality of aftermarket tires. The article says in part: "The replacement business is where tiremakers make their money. While replacement tires may look the same as the originals, they are made in ways that hold down manufacturing costs to make them more profitable than original equipment tires. So the companies' goal is to get just enough new car business to steer customers to their tires in the replacement market. .... because 2/3 of new car buyers buyers replace original tires with the same brand, according to Tire Business, a trade publication." .... "Original-Equipment tires may be overengineered .... because the auto makers have elaborate specifications for fuel efficiency, noise and handling."" These are general statements, but the article implies that it is general business practice. (Firestone, Goodyear, & Michelin, the big 3). Just thought I'd share this with you all. Malcolm |
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