Michelin vs Falken

billtex wrote:
Had a tragic failure on my Nitto DT at 4 yrs old last week (ask Buzz how scary that can be!) so I am pulling all of them off and getting new skins.
Thought I made up my mind on Falken Wildpeak H/T purchased from tire buyer (they have been great with Customer service). When I went to my install Guy he said “no way would I run foreign tires” with the loads I carry. He suggested Michelin Defender LTX M/S (purchased from TB as he could not match their price). He runs Michelins on his tow trucks, flat beds, etc. and say he sells more of these to commercial guys than any other brand.
So I call TB back and they say “Michelin are known for the softest sidewall in the market”! (Never heard that before).
So. Now I am confused.
I prefer a highway tread (AT’s too squirmy for me. And I am to off roading anyway). Cost not an issue-want the most robust 285 75 16 LR 126 out there.
For those running this Michelin-what is your experience?

I hate buying new tires!!!

Thx, Bill

Glad you made it through the blow out. It is one hell of a white knuckle ride when a tire lets loose with the camper in the bed. I had the TOYO Open Country in the 285/75R16 on my blow out. I still have that SRW truck as a back up to my dually and I am running Cooper 19.5s , no way I would ever feel comfortable running 16s on my truck with a camper ever again