I know tires again. Finally replaced them at 9 years, had them inspected at the Coos bay rally and was told it was time, had a great run with them 42k and 9 years can't beat that. I believed in Michel...
Sorry, my bet is not on entry level tires manufactured in China. Warranties at Les Schwab's is a good thing, but after you have experienced a catastrophic event the warranty may leave you feeling empty. So you went from a known good product to a ????? over the highway truck tire???? to save $1,000?