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[GATORB8]

Yeah, I went over and looked and saw different load ranges. Possibly wasn't looking at the exact size. I'm not against em at all. The GY territory are fine so far. Collect too many rocks for my liking and LOUD. So far the best tires I've had are the Coopers. Again, opinion. Far more quiet and less rock collections.

The Ridge Grapplers are a pretty big step toward an MT in the tread void department. Tighter AT tread patterns like either the stock Goodyears or a BFG KO2 will be much more likely to grab rocks in the voids.

Of course, those voids also reduce the rubber on the road. Most MTs combat that with a softer tread compound (resulting in shorter mileage). In my experience, Nitto did a great job balancing the compound and tread pattern.

 

[MrScottly]

In my experience, Nitto did a great job balancing the compound and tread pattern.

Yup....GREAT quality in that tire.

 

[AXE]

Toyo USA is based in California and has a large manufacturing facility in Georgia. I believe the Toyo and Nitto LT tire offerings are among those made in USA.

About Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.

Toyo Tires offers a complete selection of premium replacement tires for nearly every vehicle make and model. Find your next tires today.

www.toyotires.com

 

[Ghengis 6]

There really is no such thing as an American company any longer...Or for that matter, a Japanese, Korean, European, or any other company with publicly traded stock. Their home office may be located in a particular country, but they are owned by stockholders that reside anywhere in the world. Take Goodyear: Blackrock, Vanguard, and other institutional investors...Both domestic and foreign...own 80% of the company.

I only know what Google tells me While most companies are international, GM, Ford are both American companies despite manufacturing in many different countries. Goodyear and Cooper are known American owned companies. Public yes. I drive Chevrolet for a reason. Blackrock is an American Company that owns 12% of Goodyear. GY owns Cooper/Kelly-Springfield, Dunlop along with a few others. Over 51% is institutional investors such as Blackrock (American) State Street Inv.(American) Vanguard(American), 18% individual and 1% insider such as employees. Public, but American. Take Toyota for example, Japanese, Hyundai Korean Mercedes/BMW/VW all Hqs in Germany

 

[Ghengis 6]

I only know what Google tells me While most companies are international, GM, Ford are both American companies despite manufacturing in many different countries. Goodyear and Cooper are known American owned companies. Public yes. I drive Chevrolet for a reason. Blackrock is an American Company that owns 12% of Goodyear. GY owns Cooper/Kelly-Springfield, Dunlop along with a few others. Over 51% is institutional investors such as Blackrock (American) State Street Inv.(American) Vanguard(American), 18% individual and 1% insider such as employees. Public, but American. Take Toyota for example, Japanese, Hyundai Korean Mercedes/BMW/VW all Hqs in Germany

I'll end this by saying I agree most large companies are now multi national. As far as tires go, the biggest piece is customer satisfaction. If you like a certain brand, it's for a reason. My next set of tires will include Toyo and Nitto into consideration. Simply by the recommendation of the folks here on the forum

 

[MrScottly]

I only know what Google tells me While most companies are international, GM, Ford are both American companies despite manufacturing in many different countries. Goodyear and Cooper are known American owned companies. Public yes. I drive Chevrolet for a reason. Blackrock is an American Company that owns 12% of Goodyear. GY owns Cooper/Kelly-Springfield, Dunlop along with a few others. Over 51% is institutional investors such as Blackrock (American) State Street Inv.(American) Vanguard(American), 18% individual and 1% insider such as employees. Public, but American. Take Toyota for example, Japanese, Hyundai Korean Mercedes/BMW/VW all Hqs in Germany

I stand by my statement. Blackrock ownership consists of other institutional investors....Some based here, some overseas. The ownership of THOSE institutional investors are here...and overseas. Vanguard is unique in that it is owned by it's funds, which are owned by investors from all over the world. Again, these companies may be based in the United States, but they are not comprised of a bunch of owners wrapping themselves in the flag of the U.S.A. America...Wall St.....Sold off American companies years ago. Are there still some great American companies out there? Sure....But these stock-owned companies ain't it.

 

[MrScottly]

. My next set of tires will include Toyo and Nitto into consideration. Simply by the recommendation of the folks here on the forum

Good choice. Have had Nittos on my last couple of trucks. As a matter of fact, the Firestones that cam on my last two Rams sucked so bad, I replaced them with Nittos within the first 1000 miles...And 600 of those miles were driving home from the dealership, down I75, trying to keep my teeth in my head.

 

[AXE]

Nippon Steel (Japan) just closed on US Steel and announced a $2.7 Billion investment in plants in the US to keep them operating. Every foreign company wants a piece of America and we'll sell it to them if we can stuff a nickel in your pocket. Only upside is they aren't commies and Chinese. America will be a distant memory in 100 years........ahhhh the great melting pot!