Does anyone here know why Bridgestone tires are so expensive? - Toyota Yaris Forums

grampi · 06-03-2007, 09:20 AM

Looking through the tires on the Tire Rack, I've noticed Bridgestone tires are always the most expensive. Do they think their crap don't stink or something?

brickhardmeat · 06-03-2007, 09:50 AM

not a clue

blacksan · 06-03-2007, 10:31 AM

I never got that enthused by any of the Flintstones that where on my cars, or trucks.

Blenjar · 06-03-2007, 12:05 PM

flintstones..lmao

-- Blen

WRBlue · 06-03-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grampi

Do they think their crap don't stink or something?

Yes.

Also the weak dollar vs. Yen.

Also they are the biggest tyre co, so they might think they can keep the same volumes at higher prices (and they do)

Also they are the sole F1 supplier and price their tyres higher due to the tie in. Some people will buy their tyres based solely on that...

blacksan · 06-03-2007, 03:18 PM

My new Goodyear's are also made in Japan. When I read that on the sidewall I was floored!

Blenjar · 06-03-2007, 03:20 PM

Is that good?

Hey blacksan, I'll hit u up when im ready to buy tires.
u seem experienced.

-- Blen

blacksan · 06-03-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blenjar

Is that good?

Hey blacksan, I'll hit u up when im ready to buy tires.
u seem experienced.

-- Blen

I am not the pope of rubber, but have been buying motorcycle, car and heavy equipment tires for the last 30+ years and have an opinion about what works. Of course that does not mean that someone with very little time behind the wheel can't teach me something. Ya, when you are ready ping me.

thomasward00 · 06-03-2007, 06:45 PM

In my opinion smaller tire companies like kuhmo have really increased quality, i've never liked goodyear or bf goodrich, they just never lasted me long. The most important thing is replacing your tires every 2 or 3 years, don't run old or bald tires and you'll be o.k.

death is my gift · 06-03-2007, 09:42 PM

these are the tires i got. basically i liked the look:

they are the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT
215/40ZR-17 87Y XL
$139 B.

i wanted these:

Yokohama AVS ES100
215/40ZR-17 83W BSW
$115
but Discount Tire told me they were really loud. but to be honest, the BF Goodrich ones i ended up getting are really loud as well. that's what my radio is for

thomasward00 · 06-03-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by death is my gift

these are the tires i got. basically i liked the look:

they are the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT
215/40ZR-17 87Y XL
$139 B.

i wanted these:

Yokohama AVS ES100
215/40ZR-17 83W BSW
$115
but Discount Tire told me they were really loud. but to be honest, the BF Goodrich ones i ended up getting are really loud as well. that's what my radio is for

Thats alot of money for a tire for a yaris, i'm glad I'm going with 16 inch rims, my khumo's are only 65 bucks each.

06-03-2007, 09:20 AM	#1
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	Does anyone here know why Bridgestone tires are so expensive? Looking through the tires on the Tire Rack, I've noticed Bridgestone tires are always the most expensive. Do they think their crap don't stink or something?

06-03-2007, 09:50 AM	#2
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	not a clue __________________ SPONSORED BY Last edited by brickhardmeat; 06-03-2007 at 12:24 PM.

06-03-2007, 12:05 PM	#4
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	flintstones..lmao -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

06-03-2007, 03:20 PM	#7
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	Is that good? Hey blacksan, I'll hit u up when im ready to buy tires. u seem experienced. -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

06-03-2007, 09:42 PM	#10
death is my gift wacky broadway nightmare View User's Garage Drives: Willow is a '07 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 621	these are the tires i got. basically i liked the look: they are the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT 215/40ZR-17 87Y XL $139 B. i wanted these: Yokohama AVS ES100 215/40ZR-17 83W BSW $115 but Discount Tire told me they were really loud. but to be honest, the BF Goodrich ones i ended up getting are really loud as well. that's what my radio is for __________________ "it's always complicated and at some point someone has to draw the line and that is always going to be me. you get down on me for cutting myself off but in the end the slayer is always cut off" Buffy

06-03-2007, 10:31 AM	#3
blacksan Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,121	I never got that enthused by any of the Flintstones that where on my cars, or trucks.

06-03-2007, 03:18 PM	#6
blacksan Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,121	My new Goodyear's are also made in Japan. When I read that on the sidewall I was floored!

06-03-2007, 06:45 PM	#9
thomasward00 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 100	In my opinion smaller tire companies like kuhmo have really increased quality, i've never liked goodyear or bf goodrich, they just never lasted me long. The most important thing is replacing your tires every 2 or 3 years, don't run old or bald tires and you'll be o.k.

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