Yes, Westlake CM986 tires are manufactured in China and have earned multiple awards from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Economic Commission of Europe (ECE).

Yes, the Westlake CM986 is a good tire as it's equipped with an aggressive tread design that features open shoulders for self-cleaning and consistent traction. Additionally, the CM986's unique tread compound resists chunking, abrasions, cuts, and punctures to enhance durability.

The Westlake CM986's symmetrical tread design provides solid year-round traction.

The Westlake CM986 has robust tread blocks and rugged casing alloys that allow the tire have a load range of F (12 Ply), G (14 Ply), or H (16 Ply) depending on the tire's size.

No, Westlake CM986 tires are not backed by a limited manufacturer tread life warranty. That being said, Westlake CM986 tires are covered by Westlake’s Limited Warranty which includes a warranty for its products up to 5 years from the date of purchase.