Pirelli falls into Chinese hands
03-25-2015, 12:39 AM
#32
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03-25-2015, 12:45 AM
#33
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Never been a Pirelli fan always preferred Michelin. Just put Super Sports on my 4S and love the way they drive over the OEM Pirelli's that came on the car.
But I also just returned from China last week, my 3rd trip there this year. I have been going there for close to 25 years. Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Europe and eastern bloc before that. I have put China made product down the Runway Shows in Paris, Milan and New York so I know they can make great stuff well if they choose. Do they want to be a Super Power? Don't kid yourself they already are a Super Economic Power which is the only thing that really counts today. It doesn't matter how big your cannon is anymore it's about how big your bank account is. We said similar things about Japan and most of own and appreciate Japanese made products.
Will I drive their cars or use their tires, most certainly not. But they want to be legit in the lux markets. It would be foolish for them to screw with Pirelli. It's the corruption that really causes most of their issues so it will be interesting to watch while riding on my Michelins. Just my two cents.
But I also just returned from China last week, my 3rd trip there this year. I have been going there for close to 25 years. Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Europe and eastern bloc before that. I have put China made product down the Runway Shows in Paris, Milan and New York so I know they can make great stuff well if they choose. Do they want to be a Super Power? Don't kid yourself they already are a Super Economic Power which is the only thing that really counts today. It doesn't matter how big your cannon is anymore it's about how big your bank account is. We said similar things about Japan and most of own and appreciate Japanese made products.
Will I drive their cars or use their tires, most certainly not. But they want to be legit in the lux markets. It would be foolish for them to screw with Pirelli. It's the corruption that really causes most of their issues so it will be interesting to watch while riding on my Michelins. Just my two cents.
03-25-2015, 10:54 PM
#34
Nope, and I don't consider China 3rd world either. I was actually trying to say that very good tires (Bridgestone) come from Asia already. Rubber trees do grow there (mostly SEA). Been to both countries many times and they are very impressive. Now Mexico makes tires and I would rather buy from China though I have never had any problems with my Continentals from Mexico. I agree, the specs won't change!
03-25-2015, 10:59 PM
#35
Accident using the new Chinese tires!! 
Kidding!
A 959!! Was in love with the car back in high school! Only 337 units built. Wow.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11503239...er-speeding-on
Kidding!A 959!! Was in love with the car back in high school! Only 337 units built. Wow.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11503239...er-speeding-on
03-26-2015, 07:39 AM
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LOL at some in here. Keep wearing those tin-foil hats folks. China is a Economic Superpower already. Who gives a **** if Pirelli is owned by a Chinese company. I will pick the best tires for my car regardless of brand.
07-27-2016, 10:18 AM
#38
Considering we all think of a Porsche as a high end German car. regardless of whether a Chinese Pirelli tire is better or worse it is kinda hard to see "made in China" on the rim of the tire on these cars. Seems like Porsche may not like it either but if China becomes Porsche's largest market all bets are off.
07-27-2016, 11:33 AM
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When the Chinese company "owns" the company, it's a different story.
I know Chinese company culture very well, what I will say is quality is not the #1 priority. #1 is profit, #2 is more profit, and #3 is how they can cut corners to make even more profit.
But let's get real, Pirelli is of the worst tire brand in its segment. There's not much they can do to screw it up further. I hope the new leadership will improve on, worse case it still remains the poorest performing tire in its class and the cost will drive down to match its poor performance. .
And to everyone, don't forget the Firestone and Ford Explore incident. American founded tire company and made in Decatur, IL. It would be so much easier to blame the poor Chinese manufacturing, but it was made here in the U.S. of A.
07-27-2016, 08:07 PM
#41
Originally Posted by STG
The Chinese own half of the USA. At this point, who owns Pirelli is peanuts. We have bigger issues 
Screw their greed and low quality, corner cutting cheap crap.
Off to Michelin!
P.S. Will they rename the brand to:
1. Chinelli
2. Cheaprelli
07-27-2016, 08:11 PM
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07-27-2016, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by STG
As I'm viewing the forum on my Chinese made iPhone....
1. Clothing
2. House hold items take a tad of searching but are out there
3. Hell, I make sure that the paper clips I buy are made in Taiwan!
4. German cars are an obvious choice for us all and ouch, did we spend or what?
To stay somewhat on topic, will a dealer agree to install identical-in-size-performance non-OEM tires or should we look elsewhere when the time comes?
07-28-2016, 03:21 AM
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