Douglas Tires

What can we know, for sure, about Douglas Tires?
First off, we know that this is a brand which is sold by Wal-Mart and a company representative has confirmed for me that the store owns the brand name.

Next we know that at least some of the tires with the Douglas brand on them were manufactured at a plant of Kelly Springfield, which is a Goodyear-owned facility.  This can be determined by looking at the DOT code PJUU AMKR 4700 which was seen on one Douglas tire.

The Goodyear Relationship

The fact that one tire was made at a Goodyear-owned plant doesn't really tell you very much, in itself.  

Yes, we know that the people who made it are experienced in making tires, and know how to make very good ones, but because it carries a private lable means that Goodyear could not be expected directly respond to an end user if the tire does not meet certain quality or functional requirements.

The particular tire noted above was made in the year 2000, which is also evident from the DOT code, but what we don't know is:

• if any tires have been made since then by Goodyear.

• if other tires carrying the Douglas brand were made in that same plant, 
• if Goodyear makes tires for Wal-mart in other plants,  
• if other companies might make different models of Douglas tires or 
• if the contract to make these tires for the store might not change to another company, from time to time depending on conditions which are negotiated between Wal-mart and the supplier.

Wal-mart is absolutely closed mouth about their relationship with Goodyear or any other tire manufacturers. 

Even though it is required by law to be stamped in the DOT code, the store's Brand Manager refused to even confirm that this particular tire was made by Goodyear.

In any event, if you have any issues, concerns or problems with the Douglas brand, you have to take them up with the store where you purchased them, subject to the policies and procedures -- whatever they may be -- established by the store.

Users Experience

We requested more information about Douglas tires, their garantees and policies from the company and they have provided nothing, so all we are left with is assorted comments which can be collected by searching the internet and other non-official sources.   These range from bad to good reflecting the sentiments which various buyers have had.

• One user is buying a second set because the first set lasted over 40,000 miles and seemed to be a good value.  
• Another was disgusted because the store didn't inform him that he should align his wheels and wouldn't respond when he had problems just three months later.
• Some users complain that a complete range of sizes isn't always available at the stores they frequent. 
• Others feel the garage staff are not as attentive or well trained as at other specialized tire shops.

Conclusion

Like all tires, Wal-mart's own brand requires that the vehicle is maintained in a good state of repair which includes wheel alignment, and that the tires are balanced and rotated along with having the tire pressure checked and regulated regularly.  If any of these factors are neglected by the user, even the most expensive and exclusive brands will fail to give satisfactory results.

My own assessment of Douglas tires is that they likely will provide a reasonable degree of value for a certain segment of tire users but not all.  

If you're looking for top notch service, provided by experts you may be better off looking for a specialized tire dealer.  

If you look at tires as just another consumer commodity like pet food or laundry detergent Wal-mart's Douglas line of tires may provide what you want.

For a few additional thoughts see our article on Wal-Mart Tires, or if you'd prefer to shop on line we suggest you consider the manufacturer's promotions available from The Tire Rack's Special Offers: You may be able to save on quality tires that will suit your needs.

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