Weird private-label tire names

[Skeet6]

My son had some cheapies he bought at Mavis, "Prinx HiCity"
Mike B

 

[K.Aoi]

On a Charger: "MONTREAL". Uhh.

These are apparently a semi-legit brand, they are owned by Tire Group International apparently, and mostly made in Turkey and India (not China). Probably about on tier with like Achilles and GT Radial who are made by Indonesian group Gajah Tunggal.

 

[Mainia]

A woman at my office has some kind of Kia or Hyundai sport ute, she just put tires on it a couple of weeks ago, they are called "Thunderer". I have never heard of them but she says it rides a lot better now.

Are you sure those are her tires? I am sure she says "she rides better with the Thunderer".

 

[K.Aoi]

Are you sure those are her tires? I am sure she says "she rides better with those".

Digging into these tire brands is interesting, you find some connections. Thunderer is a Thai manufacturer, owned by Deestone (popular offroad/ATV tire brand). Surprisingly few of these "off brands" are actually Chinese.

 

[Arc]

Years ago when white raised letters were popular the name mattered more. I always bought tires based on the name and always laughed at the ones like Big O

 

[Jarlaxle]

My son had some cheapies he bought at Mavis, "Prinx HiCity"
Mike B

I have those on my Accent.

 

[JoeDirt41]

Some great ones on Facebook marketplace today. Lots of Prinx, Lionsport, and LingLongs, but have you seen-

Haida?

Victorun?

Zenna Argus-UHP?