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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Old New Rider
Read it is being transferred to the Sumitomo plant in Thailand, but that was months back. Haven't kept up.
We will see.
Man, I would feel a bit better buying Japanese if I had a choice in it
 
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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Old New Rider;[url=tel:21932837
21932837[/url]]Yes, it's true. It's been in multiple publications for months.
https://srusa-tonawanda-update.com/
That’s about the closure of the NY plant and the relocation. That is old news and indeed well known.

There is nothing in that about the AE tire being discontinued. That’s why I said I’m not so sure it really is being discontinued. I’ve yet to see an article claiming it, other than the one the op posted.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 03:06 PM
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All the references to the discontinuation of the American Elite seem to be based on "I heard" ... ""Someone said" ETC
 
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From a vendor that went to the Drag trade show: “Got a chance to see my first AE2 tire on Saturday at the Drag trade show in Kentucky, much more rounded profile, looks like it ought to stick pretty well. They are claiming even more mileage than the AE , most will come Thailand or Indonesia if I remember correctly.”

When I have to replace tires, I’ll probably give these a try and see how they compare
 

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Originally Posted by foxtrapper
That’s about the closure of the NY plant and the relocation. That is old news and indeed well known.
There is nothing in that about the AE tire being discontinued. That’s why I said I’m not so sure it really is being discontinued. I’ve yet to see an article claiming it, other than the one the op posted
The more important point is quality of the tire which is why closing the NY plant matters most.
 

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I bought a pair last month because of the plant closing, will need them by years end anyway.
 
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