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Tire Post, what should I buy now?
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1006143" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Gavin,</p><p></p><p>The government sets the tire standard just like the EPA sets gas mileage standards. All manufacturers are required to follow the guidelines and standards in conducting these tests. The government cannot possibly test every tire, nor can they test every make and model of vehicle sold in the USA, but Tire makers must follow the standardized tests for rating tires which should provide an accurate comparison. Do some tire makers cheat? Possibly,...but I don't think they could make enough money to warrant the risk of Government fines and tire recalls, etc.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Just like Hyundai who the EPA said was inflating their mileage ratings on their vehicles. Hyundai, found a small loophole in the EPA's standard mileage testing procedures and used it to their advantage. Hyundai was not fined, but the EPA made specific changes to the standardized mileage test that would nullify Hyundai's higher mileage estimates.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I still think that Tire ratings are where you need to start...Then look at the reviews and opinions of others who have bought and used that tire. If the Tire maker is inflating his tire ratings, consumer dissatisfaction will show in the reviews and opinions of those who purchased those tires, and probably for all tires from that manufacturer. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1006143, member: 52972"] Gavin, The government sets the tire standard just like the EPA sets gas mileage standards. All manufacturers are required to follow the guidelines and standards in conducting these tests. The government cannot possibly test every tire, nor can they test every make and model of vehicle sold in the USA, but Tire makers must follow the standardized tests for rating tires which should provide an accurate comparison. Do some tire makers cheat? Possibly,...but I don't think they could make enough money to warrant the risk of Government fines and tire recalls, etc. Just like Hyundai who the EPA said was inflating their mileage ratings on their vehicles. Hyundai, found a small loophole in the EPA's standard mileage testing procedures and used it to their advantage. Hyundai was not fined, but the EPA made specific changes to the standardized mileage test that would nullify Hyundai's higher mileage estimates. I still think that Tire ratings are where you need to start...Then look at the reviews and opinions of others who have bought and used that tire. If the Tire maker is inflating his tire ratings, consumer dissatisfaction will show in the reviews and opinions of those who purchased those tires, and probably for all tires from that manufacturer. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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