yeah what the hell is that about? I bought brand new michelins at double the price of the shit ones and they lasted 6 months.

That's a real piss off.

Engineered Obsolescence....is what this is called. Companies hire Engineers to save them money and cut costs and see how cheaply their product can be made.

I sure miss the good old days. Especially good old "made in America" goods that would last a lifetime or somewhere close.

We are in the brave new world kids.