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Old 09-24-2008, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BRIAN View Post
WOW!! I guess trying to support your country is now a bad thing??? Yes, we all should look to buy American when available. You are supporting the Country you live in, doesn't that make sense???

I do agree with buying the better product but I personally look for the MADE IN USA sticker regardless of what I am shopping for.

USA Co's are forced to have their products made overseas in order to compete. Still buying from a USA Co keeps the money here even if they outsource the mfg'ing.

Buy whatever you want but the job you save may be your own!!
The point is that almost NO tires are made in the USA... and most companies that people THINK at USA are actually held, in all or part, by foreign companies.

So is it better that I buy a Silverado made in Mexico or an Accord made in Arkansas?

Buying your tires for an AMERICAN dealer probably helps more than what tire you're buying.

I try to buy USA for my car, but with some items, like tires it's just nearly pointless (and nearly impossible).

Also, the argument that a foreign tire is "junk" just because it's "foreign" is ignorant.
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