The American Elite is truly a massive step up from the stock D408 in both wet-weather confidence and overall longevity—so if your dealer has any original AE stock, grab it! If not, don't waste time worrying about the overseas AE2.American Elites are a good tire made in America, Northern Wind unfortunately they are being discontinued by Dunlap and being replaced by the Dunlop AE2 that are made overseas. seamoss gel