What do you refuse to get generic versions of?

  • CADmonkey@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Tires. Every time I’ve tried to save money by purchasing some PrimeWell or Sentury or other no-name tire I’ve worn them out in no time flat or they burst when I hit any bump that stands more than 1cm above the road surface. If they are that weak then they aren’t safe.

    • MetricIsRight@lemmy.ca
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      11 months ago

      I work in the rim and tire industry so I find this really interesting. Haven’t seen either of those two brands before where I am, but most cheaper brands nowadays are all made at the same two or three locations and just get a different name stamped into the sidewall.

      • lightnsfw@reddthat.com
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        11 months ago

        It’s been a while but I think primewell is Firestones bargain brand. They’re shit but compared to anything wal-mart was selling they were tolerable. I never saw as many broken belts as when I was working there starting out.