I'll throw in my old man's outdated opinion'tho I dont think I am really old. For things like brakes, tires, steering, I am willing to spend a little more. The cheapest item is cheapest for a reason. Be that cheaper materials, cheaper workmanship, cheaper advertising budget. I'll roll the dice on cheap lawnmower blade, cheap socks, cheap seat covers. If/when the item fails I haven't killed myself. Cheap socks may put a hole in the toe, cheap shoes could twist/break an ankle and you fall off the mountain. Outdated way of thinking, I know, but I haven't had a lumpy mattress to sleep on either.