How to buy American made tires

[James48843]

I'm sorry, but are you saying me buying 4 tires made here in america is going to make an inkling of a difference in our current financial sichiashun?

As I walked along the seashore
This young boy greeted me.

He was tossing a stranded starfish
Back into the deep blue sea.

I said, Tell me why you bother.
Why you waste your time this way?
There's a million stranded starfish.

Does it matter anyway?
And he said, "It matters to this one."



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[Afishegg]

I'm sorry, but are you saying me buying 4 tires made here in america is going to make an inkling of a difference in our current financial sichiashun? I think that's some funny stuff there boyz, heck my government uniform is made overseas. You (and me) buying 4 new tires made here in the hopes of changing things is the equivalent of pecking at mount everest with a rockpick. I remember belonging to a union and some members would drive up and park on the jobsite in their Toyota and Isuzu trucks and they would be "threatened" not to park that "foreign" made car on a union jobsite, I would laugh to myself at those comments knowing those trucks were probably made or at least put together here in America in a plant using American workers.

 

[James48843]

Yeah..I was looking at; Michelin, TOYO, Yokohama, Kumho, Sumitomo, Pirelli tires and couldn't tell where they were made..

Many Michelin tires are made by American "United Steelworkers Union" members in Alabama and Indiana.

BE	B. F. Goodrich, Tuscaloosa, AL (Michelin)	351L
BF	B. F. Goodrich, Woodburn, IN (Michelin)	715L
AN	B. F. Goodrich, Opelika, AL (Michelin)	753L

Code Company/Location
(Parent Company) USW Local Union No.

More:
http://www.boilermakers.org/resources/news/buy_union_made_tires

 

[Buster]

Yeah..I was looking at; Michelin, TOYO, Yokohama, Kumho, Sumitomo, Pirelli tires and couldn't tell where they were made..

 

[James48843]

It's easy to tell if a tire is made in the US or rather that it wasn't . Remember it's not the USA marking you are looking for but rather lack of any country of origin marking at all. US products aren't required to be marked but everyone elses are so look for the "Made In China" cast in there someplace and avoid them like the plague ... .

I thought so too, until I actually started looking, and discovered that at least at the tires at my local store (Discount Tire), NONE of the foreign tires had their country of origin labeled on them. Despite U.S. requirements that all products have a country of origin mark, NONE of the imported tires I looked at did so. I don't know if they are not required for some reason, or if the foreign tire manufacturers just aren't getting caught. Either way, I have found known Chinese made tires (and Singapore, and South Korea, etc, etc, etc) without a country of origin marking on them.

 

[driz]

It's easy to tell if a tire is made in the US or rather that it wasn't . Remember it's not the USA marking you are looking for but rather lack of any country of origin marking at all. US products aren't required to be marked but everyone elses are so look for the "Made In China" cast in there someplace and avoid them like the plague no matter what the US manufacturer is that owns the plant. Some of them have plants both here and China but in order to get imported the US owned Chinese junk tires have to be marked so you can see it someplace. Of course you can guess that they bury it as deeply as Customs law lets them get away with. Aside from the support American workers issue Chinese tires are legendary for cracking and dry rotting in extremely short order. They just don't hold up period by comparison. If you think it's hard getting decent car tires today try buying trailer tires lately. They all suck and few manage to last more than a few years .

 

[James48843]

A couple more "Made in the USA" links and information:

http://fuckyeahmadeinusa.tumblr.com/

and, for USA made clothing:

http://www.allamericanclothing.com/SFNT.html

 

[PessOptimist]

James we do appreciate your efforts to get us to buy union made American products.

I recalled having responded to this thread back in 2/09 when you started it. I went back and read it. I stated the lack of US made tires around and my own difficulty finding them. No solutions offered but it did turn in to a nice discussion of trade imbalance and solar panels. Almost forget, shoes and clothing.

I did end up buying a set of tires at a company owned Goodyear store. I did need to get it done and get on with the vacation. It turns out they were made in AL. The store manager was of little help in making sure I got US made tires. He couldn't tell me anything about the plant being union or not. The other customers in the store were either amused or irate because I was wasting time and they are just tires.

The point of this is that it is not as easy as you make it out to be, nor has this thread been of any help unless you want a US made solar panel. IIRC, when I bought my tires in 2009 at the Goodyear store, some of the featured brands were Yokohama, Hankook and Continental.

And while I am complaining, where was that coupon in 2009 when I needed it?
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[James48843]

In honor of Labor Day- a reminder of how to buy American made Union-labor produced tires.

The U.S. Department of Transportation requires that all tires sold in the United States carry a code which shows the company and plant that made the tire. The code would look like this: DOT BE XX XXX XXX (where the Xs stand in for numbers and/or letters that are not part of the plant ID code)
The two symbols (either two letters or a letter and a number) which follow DOT indicate the company and the plant where a tire was manufactured. For example, the above code indicates a tire made by B.F. Goodrich in Tuscaloosa, AL. The following is a listing of U.S. unionized tire DOT codes. By comparing this list to the code on the tire you are buying, you can be certain you are getting a union-made (United Steelworkers - USW) tire.


Union-made tires made in the United States:
AN, BE, BF, CC, DA, DY, D2, E3, JJ, JE, JF, JN, JT, JP, MP, PL, MC, MD, MJ, MK, MM, PJ, PY, PT, PU, TA, UP, UT, VE, W1, YE, YU, Y7, 2C, 2M, 3M, 4D, 5D, and 8B


Union-made tires made in Canada:
JU, PC, and UK

When you buy an American-made Union Labor tire, you are helping to support DOMESTIC manufacturing in America, and a living wage for American workers.

Union members can also get a 10% discount on those American-made Union labor Goodyear tires with this coupon:


http://www.unionplus.org/autos-cars/goodyear-tire-discounts-car-services#union

 

[James48843]

Allen Edmonds is the shoe I wear..100% American made and crafted....Same make of shoe worn by the POTUS.

Yikes-!

Nice shoes- but too rich for me. I buy Bates.

Look for the little American flag for the US made ones-
http://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en-...ary/Shoes?feature_ACTV=1066&feature_PTYP=1070

 

[Buster]

American made clothing-

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Allen Edmonds is the shoe I wear..100% American made and crafted....Same make of shoe worn by the POTUS.

 

[James48843]

American made clothing-

Astees.com : a wonderful maker of fairly priced, environmentally conscious tees and thermal tees, their stuff is wonderful. http://astees.com/

Campbellvile Apparel : a maker of underwear. Supplies the military, but sells online retail. The company's briefs are less expensive than ones found at Macy's or Walmart. http://www.camapp.com/

Bill's Khakis : a maker of high end khakis, only manufacturer in the USA, refuses to go anywhere else. Products are sort of pricey, but quality and long life are exceptional. http://www.billskhakis.com/

The New England Trading Company : sells home-ware products that are made by craft-people throughout New England. Has a sizable environmentally sensitive offering. Bedroom, bath, around the house. Made in New England products. http://www.thenewenglandtradingcompany.com

New Balance Shoe Company : Does do some offshore manufacturing, but has many lines that are made only in the USA. Buy to induce the company to bring home all lines. Make a point to point out what you are doing.

Gitman Brothers Shirts : High quality, but pricey shirts. Buttons won't drop off in the wash. Shirts are long lasting for the value conscious. http://www.gitman.com/

D'Accord Shirts : limited color and style selection, but excellent quality. Priced affordable. Buttons won't fall off in the wash. Some, but not all are made in the USA. You have to look - http://www.shop.daccordinc.com/Mens-Casual-Shirts-Epaulet-Shirt-4436-USA-4436.htm

 

[James48843]

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Launches “Buy America” Webpage

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Unveils New DOT Webpage on ‘Buy America’​

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today unveiled a new U.S. Department of Transportation ‘Buy America’ webpage that will help American businesses reap the full benefits of the Obama Administration’s historic investments in transportation infrastructure. Speaking at a Building America’s Future Policy Forum in Charleston, South Carolina this morning, Secretary LaHood announced this latest effort to promote Buy America compliance by consolidating and improving access to Buy America provisions across all DOT agencies on one centralized webpage.

The new site can be accessed at http://www.dot.gov/buyamerica.

“The Obama Administration is making historic investments in America’s infrastructure – investments that lay the foundation for our long-term economic health while creating good-paying jobs right now,” said Secretary LaHood. “We’re also committed to maximizing the economic benefits of these infrastructure investments through Buy America provisions that keep American companies healthy and families working.”

Buy America provisions ensure that transportation infrastructure projects are built with American-made products. Through Buy America, the Department of Transportation supports an entire supply chain of American companies and their employees, maximizing the economic benefit of infrastructure investments.

While there are similarities, the Department of Transportation’s operating administrations have different Buy America statutory provisions. The new website launched today will provide access to each agency’s Buy America provisions, requirements and waiver processes on one web site. Companies can also subscribe to receive alerts when new information on Buy America for U.S. Department of Transportation-funded infrastructure projects is posted.

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[Buster]

I'm going to be in the market for a new set of tires for my wife's Silverado shortly.

I'm plugging that here, to remind myself to look for American made tires.

That puts us back to the first posting in this thread. I need to find a set of American made tires, and I am beginning my quest. The United Steelworkers posts the codes of American-made tire factories on their website.

Here is the latest list from them:

http://www.usw.org/media_center/news_articles?id=0409

You are SOL..Some of the tires on that list may be made here in the USA like Toyota Camrys..but most are owned by Japanese companies.

Cooper is the only true American tire

 

[crws]

I'm going to be in the market for a new set of tires for my wife's Silverado shortly.

I'm plugging that here, to remind myself to look for American made tires.

That puts us back to the first posting in this thread. I need to find a set of American made tires, and I am beginning my quest. The United Steelworkers posts the codes of American-made tire factories on their website.

Here is the latest list from them:

http://www.usw.org/media_center/news_articles?id=0409

Thanks for that.
I have owned 3 sets of Cooper Lifeliner's before buying USA was the trend.
I bought them from a 3rd generation family tire shop and because they were highly recommended and USA made was the reason I bought them.
They were excellent tires for my Honda Prelude and our Subaru Legacy wagons.
Never had them on a larger vehicle, however.

 

[James48843]

I'm going to be in the market for a new set of tires for my wife's Silverado shortly.

I'm plugging that here, to remind myself to look for American made tires.

That puts us back to the first posting in this thread. I need to find a set of American made tires, and I am beginning my quest. The United Steelworkers posts the codes of American-made tire factories on their website.

Here is the latest list from them:

http://www.usw.org/media_center/news_articles?id=0409

 

[James48843]

I looked at their website- some nice stuff.

http://madeinusaforever.com/

I have one of the "Kendall Jackets" listed. It's pretty nice, for a spring jacket.

 

[James48843]

Note- I got this today in my e-mail. It's another website that offers only USA MADE products.

Here is their newsletter for today:

[FONT=Verdana,Arial, Helvetica,sans-serif]China Dumps USA Debt; New Products, Sale
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[FONT=Verdana,Arial, Helvetica,sans-serif]According to the Wall Street Journal, the most recent numbers available show China dumped a record $34 billion in USA debt bonds in December alone.

Until recently Washington's ability to fund their huge spending deficit was dependent on borrowing money from the Chinese. Ironically, it has been the money they earn selling chintzy goods here that they are loaning back to us. Washington has winked at China's currency manipulation, selling goods here below fair market value, ignoring dangerous chemical poisoning, massive environmental pollution, and horrific worker safety issues. All because China has been willing to fund Washington's addiction to debt. This has undermined literally hundreds of American industries ability to compete, allowing unemployment to surge and our wages to drop.

This year, Washington needs to fund at least $1.6 trillion (I would say really $2 trillion+) in new debt, while at the same time refinancing trillions in old debt that is coming due. Now suddenly we need to find buyers to not just replace China, but buy the bonds they are dumping. I do not see how it is possible, much less sustainable. What is about to happen? Best case is higher interest rates in the near future. Worst case..?

Hope without action is delusion.

We can turn this around by just buying more of what our neighbors make. Where there is a real alternative why keep someone in China employed, while our own folks suffer? For example, Sovereign Big & Tall employs Americans in Allentown, PA. A sweatshirt, etc. could be made there, or in China, and the choice is ultimately with the buyer.

The real way to fix this economy is to roll up our sleeves and do what Americans do best – make it happen. That American attribute is something the government just can't buy.

New products –

I am particularly excited about a new product that is ultra-green and cuts foreign energy use to literally zero. Some new solar or fusion gizmo? Not at all. Look back to a company with nearly 100 years of history – American Mower Company of Shelbyville Indiana and their surprisingly affordable push mowers! Why use foreign oil to mow at all? Plus, no pollution at all! If just 1% of the households with yards would switch to push mowers it would save roughly five million gallons of gas per year.

Tired of tossing sandwich bags? Innovative designer Kristine Lebow has developed a line of cool reusable lunch bags that will really change the amount of plastic we use. Reuse is actually greener than recycling, and how many of the plastic bags actually end up in the trash? Why not be green in style?

Bully Tools not only builds the best snow shovel around (http://madeinusaforever.com/mubusnmushma.html , they also make an amazing array of lawn, construction, and farm related tools. We have just added a total of nine more, including several shovels, an agriculture fork, hoe, post hole diggers, etc. All use American produced 14 gauge steel and a triple reinforced fiberglass handle that will last decades. Proudly developed and made in Ohio.

The Divotmaster was developed by a golfer and tool maker to make it ridiculously easy to fix divots on the golf course. There are two models – one easily screws onto putters, and the other includes a stem. Invented and made in Colorado.

On Sale This Week:

The sale on winter snow storm related items has been extended through Monday the 22nd due to my delay in finishing this newsletter. From Tuesday morning, workout related items will be on sale.

Link to Sale: http://madeinusaforever.com/todayonlysale.html
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[James48843]

major solar manufacturer--in China:

http://www.groupsat.com/en/index.asp

Just hired two American Manufacturing specialists for six months temp jobs to help them increase production at their China factory of "Flexible Solar Panels". Ready soon to begin major export to the U.S.

Cost-- competitive with U.S. or less.

Here we go again.

 

[James48843]

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