Interesting tire

[rob love]

Originally Posted by r.morrison

So gentlemen, given we have this set back regarding "quality control", (lack of product) who out there would be commited to buying on the fact that the minimum purchase on our end will have to be 100 "sets" of tires....with no DOT rating on them. That would be in my calculations (rough) about half a 20 foot container and a little over 200 sets for a full 20 foot container. Just remember, we pay by the container and not how much is inside it. AND that, in this case, would be FOB Canada.

Looking forward to hearing from y'all! Robert

Rob

While I am definitely in, one detail missing is a price estimate. Without a base price from the factory, it is all a moot point. If the tires ended up being $500 each, I would be taking much less of them than I anticipate. If they were $150 each, the hoarder in me would want to fill the shed.

[Gordon Yeo]

Originally Posted by rob love

Rob

While I am definitely in, one detail missing is a price estimate. Without a base price from the factory, it is all a moot point. If the tires ended up being $500 each, I would be taking much less of them than I anticipate. If they were $150 each, the hoarder in me would want to fill the shed.

Too Robs point, ditto.

[Ryan Harriman]

I expect them to be around $350 a tire with tube and boot once they are landed. A 20ft can will hold about 200 tires.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi All

One the topic of tires from China, because of my website Canadianmilitarypattern.com (it's the .com that gets them) I get a steady stream of Chinese company e-mailing asking if I need bearings, lights, etc made. The latest concerning tires from

" Global Excel Tyres - sales27@toptires.cn "

I've had some interesting offers over the years that I never respond to. The kicker was the offer of T-72 tanks, only sold in lots of 30 or more, and they were not talking toy or model tanks.

Cheers Phil

[Lynn Eades]

So How many are you going to order Phil

On the tyres. This may not be an issue to you Canadian based guys, but I heard (but not had confirmed) that our (N.Z.) customs will confiscate any non DOT marked tyres coming into this country.

[rob love]

That can happen here if the tire is being brought in for highway vehicles. One must use the term "implement tire" when importing these.

[Lang]

Neil Goodrich of Marathon Spares in Australia has a container of military tyres on the water including about 100 900-16. He says they are made to order by MRL (not MRF) in India and the price is very good. He guesses they will sell here well under $300AU/CD. These are standard ND bar treads but I understand they have other patterns available.

Being Indian there is a chance they have chevron moulds on hand. http://www.mrltires.com/products/ If you look in their catalog under "tractor trailer tyres" you will find a few 9.00-16 patterns they carry as standard.

If they are similar to the Indian MRF they will be as good as any tyre in the world. You must order a full container but they will mix types. He is filling the box with 6.00 and 7.50-16

Do not know about DOT stamp but if not, as someone suggests, they should be brought in as "implement" or "off-road" tyres

If you want the modern 255 equivalent Yellow Sea tyres they are reputed to be good quality. Reason why they are Michelin knock-offs is apparently Michelin is the major shareholder in Yellow Sea. Dare I suggest that Yellow Sea might be producing Michelin branded tyres for some markets?

Lang