When I started driving in the '70's flat tires and blow-outs weren't uncommon. I can't remember how many tires I changed in parking lots or by the side of the road, but it was more than a couple. In...
I've had one Michelin blowout on the RR of my F350 while towing the FW. The tire was approximately 3 years old, aired at 75psi, I was not exceeding 65mph, was not overloaded, and the air temp was 92 +/-. I can't explain why it blew, but suspect road debris 1st, maybe a defect 2nd. I still use Michelins because every time I stray from them, I'm disappointed, notwithstanding the one blowout.