I'll throw my 2 cents in.
I ran Michelin 16/285's LTX MS on 8" Pacer wheels for 3 1/2 years. Developed dry rot. Still had 1/2 tread wear at 35,000 miles. My tire dealer contacted Michelin who after some debate gave me $100 per tire credit on new ones with a stipulation that the next set would not be warrantied.
Ran the new 16/265 LTX
MS/2's on factory wheels. 3 1/2 years later, dry rot, bad dry rot. Did not persue any credit with Michelin as all I would get is a possible credit. Did not want another set with 2 bad sets in a row. Ya know, fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. Fool me 3 times, ain't gonna happen.
New tires are Cooper AT/3's and so far so good. I always thought Michelin was top of the line, but no more.
