Walmart tires may be shittier versions with the same name

[SwampNut]

All three of my primary AIs agree this is true.  But there's always a slim chance that a lie repeated often enough becomes considered true.

 

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/check-the-validity-of-this-cla-dRP45JwTSHao_cJZx7L8xw#0

 

The claim is generally valid and reflects common advice about buying Cooper tires, or other big brand tires, from Walmart:

• Walmart-exclusive tire versions: Many large brands, including Cooper, create tire models specifically for Walmart to meet lower price targets. These versions may differ from the original equipment (OE) models sold through other retailers, sometimes having simpler rubber compounds, less tread depth, or using more budget materials. The differences are not universal but do sometimes affect performance, longevity, or build quality.

[blackhawkxx]

I know Walmart's TV's, at least the Samsung is a model made for them.  I don't know if they are inferior or not but I have two of them.

[SwampNut]

8 minutes ago, blackhawkxx said:

I know Walmart's TV's, at least the Samsung is a model made for them.  I don't know if they are inferior or not but I have two of them.

 

This has been done with high dollar commodities to prevent price shopping and price matching, even with products that are identical.  "There is no better price than our on this specific UPC code we had created just for us!!"

 

[jon haney]

On 8/9/2025 at 1:44 PM, blackhawkxx said:

I know Walmart's TV's, at least the Samsung is a model made for them.  I don't know if they are inferior or not but I have two of them.

This would make sense given the two TV's I've bought from Sam's Club.  Performance in the WiFi area makes them the most aggravating electrical thing in my house.

Wal-mart has already ruined any reliability reputation that Snapper mowers had.  I'll put my 20 to 30 year old Snappers up against their new ones any day for longevity.