Originally Posted By: ADFD1
Funny how everyone for the most part likes Michelin Tires. My father swore he'd never buy them again, and has me thinking the same way. Over the years he had cord seperation with 3 sets of Michelin Tires, totaling 5 tires. Twice he had 2 bad tires from a set of 4. He'd never buy them again
There is nothing "funny" about people liking Michelin -- your father's experiences are not typical. Michelin would not be the second-largest tire company in the world, it would not be around after 111 years in the business, if it did not make decent tires. And it would not be recommended by so many drivers here if they did not like its performance.
Most of us do not buy enough tires from enough manufacturers, to perform our own testing -- so we make buying decisions based on what OE tires came on the vehicle, on what is on sale at the tire store, on personal recommendations, and (infrequently) what other owners report at places like
http://www.tirerack.com
Michelins are popular OE tires, and most owners like them. They tend to have consistently good manufacturing quality -- once they are mounted and balanced, they tend to stay balanced. They tend to wear evenly, if you take care of them. They are expensive, but most folks decide that they are worth it. Lastly, it is a safe decision -- no one will criticize you if you buy Michelins. So it is a no-brainer, even for those with no brains.