FWIW, I've had defective brand new Michelin tires, on a light truck application, they're not perfect by a long shot.
I've had better luck with Continental tires, but that's just my experience. I currently have Continental tires on my wife's 2008 Vibe, so far they're the best in 300,000 miles on her car.
We had Pirelli, Coopers, Hankook, Firestone, etc. etc. on her car, the Continentals are performing the best so far.
I now have Continental tires on all my daily drivers, 1999 GP, 2005 GTO, and 2008 Vibe.
Bringing up tire brands in threads is just about as effective as asking what brand of oil is the best......
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