What is important to know about Chinese tires?

Over time, there is more and more content about tires on the internet related to Chinese production. This is not surprising. Just as quickly as some familiar manufacturers have folded, others, completely unknown to us brands and manufacturers, have emerged. The number of new brands present in the market has long since exceeded one hundred. Nevertheless, it is necessary to identify a number of important parameters that should be paid attention to when choosing.

1. Manufacturer
The brand can be any, and some manufacturers may have dozens of them. But the most important thing is the manufacturer itself. The times when the Chinese wound rubber onto a drum and tried to make tires out of it are long gone. Years of investments of hundreds of millions of dollars and advanced technologies have done their job. Today, if a tire is made in China, it is more of a reason to buy it than not. There are many reasons for this, but one of the main ones can be considered the minimal amount of manual labor. Due to advanced equipment, many processes are automated. However, of course, there are exceptions. It is necessary to pay attention to what kind of manufacturer is behind a particular brand.

2. Availability
Pay attention to the availability not only of the quantity of tires but also of the number of sizes. If you see 5-10 sizes, there is a risk that this is a one-time batch, and in case of problems with 1-2 tires, there may be problems with buying new ones. Pay attention to the number of models, the number of sizes, and the availability of the tires themselves. Ideally, this brand should be present in the market as a whole, and not just with one dealer in your region.

3. Tests
We won't argue, while Chinese brands do not occupy leading positions in tests, but they also cost 2-4 times less than the leaders of the tests. If the price is not the last criterion in your list of requirements, then you always have to make a compromise. But tests need to be able to analyze. Yes, the first places may not be occupied by Chinese brands yet, but it's important to note that they are not bad in everything. There are parameters in which they enter the top-3 or even lead. You just need to determine which parameters are important to you.

However, it is essential to understand that in each area, there are specialists. You are a specialist in your field, we are specialists in the field of tire selection, and we are always happy to help you with your choice.