Dunlop tires made in Japan?!
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Dunlop tires made in Japan?!
So I ordered myself some replacement Dunlops for the Harley since my front tire is as bald as a peeled onion and my back tire has a big hole in it from a nail. Well, the Dunlops I have on there now boast on the sidewall, "Made in USA," which I like on my domestic bike, and which is why I decided to purchase Dunlops again. Well, I got my Dunlops in the mail this week, and while checking them out noticed on the sidewall, "Made in Japan by Sumitoma Rubber." Fuckers, I'm pissed! The only reason I went for Dunlops over Avon or Metzeler is that they're American-made tires, and I got some Japanese Sumitoma shit. I totally sent Dunlop an email about it. Next time, I'm buying Michelins. 
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you really paid money for a crappy tire over a good tire because it said made in the USA on it?
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I'd be interested in their reply. When I can I usually go for American made products as well, but if a European product is on the market and I can afford it, I usually opt for European products as niether American nor Japanese companies can touch the quality of products rolling out of Europe.
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C'mon man, you can't lead me to believe that Europe makes the best everything. We've got better whiskey! Oh, we also have better dental supplies 
Affording the tires is not the point though, they're just bike tires, I could've bought any tire on the market. I chose Dunlop because they're an American company, and I got Sumitomo tires or some shit.
Affording the tires is not the point though, they're just bike tires, I could've bought any tire on the market. I chose Dunlop because they're an American company, and I got Sumitomo tires or some shit.
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I agree with Frank. Buy American when you can and when its practical. If you explain that to Dunlop, that's the best you can do.
Also, I'm not sure where Michelin's are made, but everyone I've ever talked to that's worked at tire places says Michelin's are the best. Granted, they weren't working on motorcycles, but I'm sure they make nice stuff. And at least SOME money would come back to the US.
Also, I'm not sure where Michelin's are made, but everyone I've ever talked to that's worked at tire places says Michelin's are the best. Granted, they weren't working on motorcycles, but I'm sure they make nice stuff. And at least SOME money would come back to the US.
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Looks like I'm going with Avon tires next time. Avon is a subsidiary of Cooper Tire, who is based out of Ohio. According to their website, all but 1 of their plants are in the US, the other being in England. I can let a British-made tire ride, especially if the profits are coming back to the US anyway. From what I've read on other bike forums, Dunlop is now in cahoots with Sumitomo Rubber Inc., so it's hit or miss on getting a USA vs. Japanese tire. How weak is that?
