Are tires sold at discount stores the same as tires sold at pricey stores if they have the same name?

I got a postcard from a pricey car store claiming that manufacturers sell different tires under the same name. I bought Goodrich Radial Long Trails from Sam's Club and now I need a new set. Are are different quality tires sold under the same style name?|||The tires at discount stores are exactly the same as the brands and types sold in pricier stores. They have to be, it is the law.|||It might be the same name but tires come rated for different speeds, terrain, and weather conditions.|||They are the same tires, made by the same manufacturer.|||Same brand name yes, but not the same model name.|||Often times the discount stores will carry a discontinued line of tires - but the brand names and tires are the same quality as the "pricey" outlets.|||No. A BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail tire is a BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail tire whether you buy it at Sams Club, or at a Mercedes Benz dealership. The store that sent you that postcard is obviously full of it, and I would avoid them if I were you.|||same tire, try a indy tire dealer, always a good start|||Yes and no . Some tire manufacturers do make cheaper grades , but they are also with a different name . If you buy say a Goodrich Radial T/A at Sams and at Discount tire , they will be the same , but probably a different price . Now that doesn't mean you can't buy the same name and still get a different tire from 2 places . You gotta compare apples to apples - in other words ALL the name and sizes the same . You need to make sure all of the info on the tire is the same .