robbins
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Ok, my neighbor is peddling a set of Nexes 245/75-16 Roadian HT -LT, load range E tires (made in Korea, at least not China) . He replaced them on a truck that he bought last year because they didn't fill the wheel well and look right. They have less than 4k miles on them. All I can find on them is prices, not much for reviews.
They seem to be a Bridgestone look alike, but....
Are they worth using for awhile or just a throw away tire?
Thanks for your comments in advance.
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JIMNLIN
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many of the Asian rim made LT/P tire were involved in a recall. Either way I personelly would not use them. Maybe for a fish shelter at the lake/my pond or maybe a old wood hauling trailer that never gets on the highway. Your call
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Jarlaxle
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I have seen plenty of Nexen Roadians around...I would try them.
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driddle
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We have used Nexen tires for thousands of miles on the diesel Passat without problems. I can't say the same for the Goodyear tires that I had on my Chrysler van.....
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rhondavid
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Never heard of them. I would say buy name brand tire. Personally I am a Michellin fan. Many many miles on the LTX M/S from Suburbans, to F150 and the Big Red Bus (Excursion). Never had a single tire failure or flat. Long wearing, good traction and quite.
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donn0128
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I tend to agree with David. Used tires can be had for a dime a dozen at many used tire stores. I would not buy used tires from a neighbor, and especially so an off brand tire with no guarantee. Unless of course you need some cheep skins to put on to sell the vehicle.
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JIMNLIN wrote:many of the Asian rim made LT/P tire were involved in a recall. Either way I personelly would not use them. Maybe for a fish shelter at the lake/my pond or maybe a old wood hauling trailer that never gets on the highway. Your call
Tires made in Japan are better quality than tires made in N America.
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robbins
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I passed on the tires. I couldn't talk him down from the $500 he wanted. Found that they could be delivered to my door for $500 and change, new, with a warranty. A couple of tire shops here sell them and have had very good luck with them. But, anything over $2- $250 is to much for anything without a warranty.
Hey, thanks for the input guys. It is much appreciated.
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