ok, on tires i have to give my two cents worth. i am like richard and i know michael and i love michelin tires. having said that, i replaced all my tires last summer before my big trip with Continental HSL tires.
my tire guy, who i trust, talked me out of the more expensive michelin's,
i have no regrets.
i have the 11r24.5 HSL load range H tires on all wheels and they ride and drive smooth as silk. i will never wear my tires out.
money no object, i buy the michelins (not so sure now after having the Continentals), money an object, i have had great luck with the Continentals.
here is the spec sheet. it give the load weights.
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...a_sheet_en.pdf
i called my guy and he wasnt there, so a guy who doesnt know me gave me the off the street price of $460 each for 11r22.5 HSL load range H. for the tire, mounting, spin balance and all taxes. make sure on the price you have it counts all taxes, disposal fees, mounting, SPIN balancing, new valve stems, FET tax, etc as they all add up.
i believe they can be had a little cheaper than that with a little negotiating. i couldnt find any tire guy that would give me any money for a tire over 5 years old. for the two of mine that were under 5 years he gave me a very fair trade in price.
so, that is my experience. take it for what it is worth....not much other than to me.
tire advice is like advice on how salty to make something....
later
tom