Thanks!

I definitely give my mechanics' recommendations more weight.

I started driving Michellin tyres (or tires if you prefer) over 30
years ago when I found out that the steel belted radial made snow tires
unnecessary in Minnesota winters. Have stuck with them since and I have
never had a problem with one of them. Obviously if I did ever exceed
the speed limit I would not admit that in writting, but if I did, I
would sure feel safe with those tires on my car no matter how heavily
loaded. I can't quote the exact web sites, but I have compare them
using the web. They generaly come out near the top. I always compare
the speed, heat, and traction ratings of competing tires and find the
Michelins grades or scores on the tires are usualy higher than the
suggested rivals.

One thing to look at is does your mechanic sell one brand of tire as a
dealer? I have a dealer or two who are dealers for certain brands and
they swear by them.

Michelin has large facilities in NY, SC, OK, Al, most countries around
the world, and, of course, France. So what does this mean? Most
international countries now manage the currency risks by production
in-country. Also minimizes transport cost, etc.

In SC we also have a big German Kar Parts company with a Japanese Kar
Partss company right next to it. They muddle around in each others
businesses and seem to cooperate rather well with Japanese, German, and
American administrators all mixed in together. Guess that means I
should only buy Kars with those parts in them.

To summarize - I still believe in Michelin tyres from my experience
with them. I suggest them for that reason. I do not make any money from
any purchase you make, nor do I derive any income or other benefit from
stating that I suggest you buy them.

Since all the responses you get must be evaluated so carefuly for
fiancial intesterests, and since you so obviously hold such high regard
for your current sources of advice, why bug us with your request for
suggestions?