I haven't used a set of Goodyears I liked yet! The Contis that were on the car when I got it absolutely howled above 50MPH. I have Kumhos on now and love them after about 5K miles. Great tire for the price. With American tires you're buying the tire plus the pensions of a few thousand retired employees. I don't know WHAT Michelin's excuse for their prices is... Euro/dollar exchange rate?