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Just got 4 Westlakes for my GP


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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Westlake-RP18-225-60R16-98H-SL-BSW-Touring-Premium-tire/55180300?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227063029195&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=166156570533&wl4=pla-272306129733&wl5=9003775&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=55180300&wl13=&veh=sem

 

Cheap. My old tires had exposed belting on the right front. I had to drive 42 miles, the car would vibrate when you let off thebgas. Smooth sailing home though. I figure they're good for 2-3 years. I've only put 16k on the car since I got it 2/2016. Butnit sat for 6 months. Just wondering what anyon else thought of the make. 40k warranty. No issues I could feel, but I'm used to driving on nitrile gloves lol.

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I don't recall ever seeing a set of Westlakes. It appears they're Chinese made and they get solid reviews on amazon at least. With most cheap tires I find that it's a bit of a crap shoot if you'll receive a decent set or not. I have removed a few sets from vehicles that had shifted belts and other issues within a few thousand miles. Others I've dealt with have gone close to the rated distance without any issues other than being a little noisier than a nicer tire.

 

 

Update this once you get a couple thousand miles on them. :thumbsup:

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Not a bad deal for 4 tires. Keep us posted with how they wear in a couple thousand miles.

 

I just took advantage of the DiscountTireDirect memorial day sale and got 4 Hankook Ventus tires shipped for $360 with $125 coming back in rebates. Can't complain, especially since to replace my 2 rears with tires to match the front was $182 per tire. 

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There's a really sticky Cooper that sells for about the same price. I used to run them and then they transitioned into winter tires when I got my Yoko's. For the price they were good but I had to watch my alignment or they wore vert quickly.

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You couldn't pay me to run Westlakes. I fix blowout damage on travel trailers and fifth wheels almost weekly from their tires. The RV community refers to them as "China Bombs."

 

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You couldn't pay me to run Westlakes. I fix blowout damage on travel trailers and fifth wheels almost weekly from their tires. The RV community refers to them as "China Bombs."

 

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Are the tires actually to blame or the owners at least partially at fault? Hardly anyone keeps a tire properly inflated and you're going to find out real quick if you're riding around on a low one when you're hauling a heavy trailer or driving a RV.

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Are the tires actually to blame or the owners at least partially at fault? Hardly anyone keeps a tire properly inflated and you're going to find out real quick if you're riding around on a low one when you're hauling a heavy trailer or driving a RV.

I have yet to see a Goodyear failure. We install those too.

 

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I really was tempted to buy those when I thought I was sticking to 16s, but upgraded to 17's for the 3 seasons and I'll be getting shows installed on the 16s. I read great reviews on those Westlakes though!

 

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