are oreileys super start batteries any good

I wasn’t sure if it was the battery or a slow drain from the truck but battery eventually got to the point I didn’t want to deal with it anymore and bought this battery. It would start great unless it sat for a few days, then it was stone cold dead. This was bought for my 1997 Ford truck which came to me with an older battery that was failing. O’Reilly sells Motorcraft batteries and I purchased one on the suggestion of my friend who used to be a mechanic and is a big Ford guy. This would be like Ford Motorcraft or GM AC Delco and the like.

I also have a friend who suggests purchasing the OEM battery if possible. Auto parts stores and Wal-Mart both sell three grades of batteries and I would assume they are pretty much the same across the lines. Yes, they often have specific model numbers just for this retailer. Both of us complain about the quality of the disposable products made just for Wal-Mart. I work on computers and know someone who works on lawn equipment. I am pretty sure the vehicle charging system is fine as I had it tested and even replaced the alternator for good measure as there was a period I went through a battery a year or more.

They also make the battery I bought at the parts store that hasn’t had any problems. I looked at who makes these and it is Johnson Controls. I have run through several of the Everstart brand gold models from Wal-Mart and know several others with similar complaints. I always buy the premium or gold grade at the parts store and usually don’t have any issues. I know there are premium batteries like the Concord and such but was curious if there are any run of the mill wet cell batteries that are better than the others.

Are oreileys super start batteries any good