Wanli Tires (Page 1 of 2)

John wrote:
>
> I'm just asking to see if anyone out there has used these kind of
> tires.Are they good or not,any feedback would be great.The tires are
>
> Wanli Tires 205/40/17.
> Thanks
>
>
I've had a pair of these on my BMW for many years. They wear well,
but I suspect don't give the best grip. Made in China I think. I
don't think I would buy them again. They were not much cheaper than
other brands. Maybe OK if you buy a whole set so they are balanced
front and rear for grip. Brian

Dave wrote:
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> I am wondering the same thing.
> I just bid on a wheel/tire package on eBay.
> The tires are you guessed it...Wanli's.
> I did track down that they are made in Lebannon.
> Their web page states a goal of providing low cost goods
> in the tire market. Not much impressed by that statement...
> After seeing that I wasn't too happy about my bid.
> Don't really care to buy anything from that part of the world
> anyway.
> Buying their oil is bad enough...
> Dave
> I have them on my car right now,$200 dollars 4for 4 205/40/17.They
are excellent tires.As being made in Lebanon, I did not no this.But
not having lots of money in hand, I must choose wisely.Buy expensive
brand name, or just as good if not better no names.Got to admit, I
would definatly buy these tires again.

Brian wrote:
>
> Dave wrote:
>>
>> I am wondering the same thing.
>> I just bid on a wheel/tire package on eBay.
>> The tires are you guessed it...Wanli's.
>> I did track down that they are made in Lebannon.
>> Their web page states a goal of providing low cost goods
>> in the tire market. Not much impressed by that statement...
>> After seeing that I wasn't too happy about my bid.
>> Don't really care to buy anything from that part of the world
>> anyway.
>> Buying their oil is bad enough...
>> Dave
>> I have them on my car right now,$200 dollars 4for 4 205/40/17.They
> are excellent tires.As being made in Lebanon, I did not no this.But
> not having lots of money in hand, I must choose wisely.Buy expensive
> brand name, or just as good if not better no names.Got to admit, I
> would definatly buy these tires again.
>
>
I am pretty sure they are Chinese, at least that's where it
origionated. They have a pretty decent reputation in asia

John wrote:
>
> I'm just asking to see if anyone out there has used these kind of
> tires.Are they good or not,any feedback would be great.The tires are
>
> Wanli Tires 205/40/17.
> Thanks
>
>
I have some on a 300ZX I have no problem with them they look great
and ride just as good. They are less expensive and have the same
quility. the tread wear is even when you keep them properly
inflated. I check the pressure every month and its always the same
and in the winter it only dropped 1 psi. I have had them for 2 years
and I will by more.

I have them on my 2002 aerio sedan, they hold pretty nice and are
really inexpensive... reason???

imported from Turkey with a Japanese name.

John wrote:
>
> I'm just asking to see if anyone out there has used these kind of
> tires.Are they good or not,any feedback would be great.The tires are
>
> Wanli Tires 205/40/17.
> Thanks
>
>

John wrote:
>
> I'm just asking to see if anyone out there has used these kind of
> tires.Are they good or not,any feedback would be great.The tires are
>
> Wanli Tires 205/40/17.
> Thanks
I have them on my 97 Jetta GT and i love them they really add to
the car and i love them. Everyone is asking were i got them and if
there nice. They ride nice and smooth. I would recommend buying
Wanli tires they you will get feedback from everyone.
>
>

Anthony wrote:

>These tire are made by yokohama. This is just the "off brand" to
> sell them cheaper. The tires are excellent.
>

Hi

I found this thread when searching for some information on some Wanli
tires that are part of a wheel/tire package I'm buying. They Wanlis
do have a tread pattern that's nearly identical to the Yokohama AVS
Sport. The Wanlis are also about half the price of the Yokos.
However, I think they may just be a ripoff, rather than owned or
manufactured by Yokohama. According to the November 25, 2002 issue
of "Tire Business" (yes, there is such a newsletter), the Wanlis are
manufactured in China's Guangzhou Province.

Also, from the same article, it looks like the Wanli 1099 Z-rated
high performance tires (the ones that are Yoko AVS knockoffs) are
imported and distributed by a company called Zisser Tire Wholesale.
Another company, Houston-based American Omni Trading Co., imports
and distributes regular Wanli passenger, light truck and truck
tires.

It's possible that rather than being a knockoff, Wanli licensed the
design from Yokohama, or that Wanli is in some way a subsidiary of
Yokohama, but I haven't been able to find any information that would
confirm that.

So anyway, the Wanlis at least appear to have a darn good tread
pattern, but I don't know if they are actually half price Yokohamas
(If they were, that would be sweet). If I end up buying them I'll
post some information about their quality. Also, if I find out
anything else about the Wanli/Yokohama relationship, I'll post that,
too.