Excellent post flu. The Yokohamas that I bought were to replace runflats that cost a hell of a lot more and gave a horrible ride. I don’t care really who owns the company but more which plant actually produced them. The Yokohamas were made here in the US, I didn’t realize this until after I bought them so it was not a factor in the decision making process. Now however I have a 4×4 that uses bigger tires and I don’t have to replace them immediately,before winter begins however. I was considering Costco,who gives $70 back on set of 4 Michellin but won’t do it for BFGoodrich which is owned by Michellin. In my reasearch I’m discovering that Costco does not have the best prices.