Michelin worth it if only 200 mile radius; Hankook DL 12 instead ?

We do full legal gross deliveries with in 200 miles and mostly 100 mile radius. Always wanted to try a pair of Michelin X Multi Energy D tires. I can see how they get good mileage as basically lug free. I had Continental HDL eco plus and got 220,000 miles and then now Bridgestone M710 with 175,000 miles. I think that's terrible - oh well. Friends say get Hankooks they last just as long and for short haul expensive tires will never pay. Are Hankook any good ? I see Ford puts them on some of their new vehicles at the factory. Hankook DL 12 does kind of look like the Michelin. $350 vs. $550 approx. You get what you pay for don't you but also you pay big time for name too. I hate the .5 mpg kick in the pants from new tires. Just was looking for others thoughts.

 

Mostly Interstate other than the last 10 miles etc. Is that what you meant ?

 

Yes but do you understand every 100 miles we are turning in for complete drop off ?

 

yes you read both correctly. Deliver full loads and head back empty and get another one. It's not like we get to stay on the interstate for 7-8 hrs at a time.