Almost 80,000 Miles on a set of tires.
I just put a new set of skins on my dually in preparation for a trip through the mountain passes to Alberta from Vancouver. I just have to say how well pleased I am on the service life of the old t...
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I have been a Michelin man since I was a teenager. From the first set I bought until now the Michelin brand has far exceeded any other brand I have ever tried - hands down the best tire I have ever owned.
But!! Like GoPackGo said, alignment, balancing, rotation are critical key factors in tire life, regardless of brand.
I have tried other well known brands over the years, but they have all fallen short of Michelin performance and longevity.
Yeah they cost more but there is a reason. You get what you pay for.
I have never even once in all the years I've been driving, had a premature Michelin failure due to tire defects, not one. And in my younger years I have driven many of them until the steel carcass is showing through and they still keep going!
But!! Like GoPackGo said, alignment, balancing, rotation are critical key factors in tire life, regardless of brand.
I have tried other well known brands over the years, but they have all fallen short of Michelin performance and longevity.
Yeah they cost more but there is a reason. You get what you pay for.
I have never even once in all the years I've been driving, had a premature Michelin failure due to tire defects, not one. And in my younger years I have driven many of them until the steel carcass is showing through and they still keep going!
