This Boomer knows that most major manufacturers have plants in China and the tires are made to spec per the manufacturer. China has over a billion people who have bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks, heavy equipment and aircraft that use tires made in their factories. Most tire companies make good, middle and crummy tires, Goodyear the American company is a prime example. Firestone has a history of duds back when it was American owned. Nexen may not make great truck tires but their passenger car tires are a good value IMHO. I personally have Venom E rated tires on my 1500 and they have been outstanding and are wearing better than expected for a 50k tire. They are made in Thailand. Tires are like people, they all start out fresh and end up old.