In June I installed Pirelli Angel GTs on my ST before a western trip. Had heard great reports about handling and longevity. 2,000 miles into the trip I read a post that Angel GTs are now made in China and are not the preferred tire. I quickly checked my tires and find that the rear was made in Germany and the front was made in China. At 3,800 miles I hit a deer in Colorado and total the ST. Both tires look good for that mileage. I now have a 2005 BMW R1200RT. It needed tires so I ordered Metzler Roadtec 01, the newest tire from Metzler. Again front tire made in Germany, rear tire made in China. For the limited miles I had on the Angel GTs they were great but how would they perform with more miles I don't know. The Metzlers I just installed and have zero miles. Having encountered this from two different manufacturers is this where we are going? What will be the performance of the Chinese tires?