BFG is owned my Michelin, as are a few other tire brands. GY owns a few different brands per say, as does Cooper. Bridgestone and firestone are part of the same corporate structure also.
Many reasons for different brands among the same parent. Both good and bad. I've had better luck with BFG, altho they do not last long. But they have a softer rubber, the truck versions are a bit more specific in off road use, car tires had a race track edge to them. Michelin was more general in car/truck use. Some are more off road like on my MDT. Michelin does have some sizes and types other brands do not build. I've had too many case/tread separation issues with Michelin to really trust them. Could be they do not build tires to how and what I put them thru!
Marty
