Gentlemen:
I just talked to Beasley Tires in Houston, Texas..... a huge Michelin dealer.... I just acquired 8 315's in the latter part of the month of April / May 2014 from Beasley and got the month of purchase / 2014 dates.... We obviously were fortunate because Beasley buys a significant inventory of these tires in anticipation of the Spring / Summer shortage traditionally experienced for these specific tires so this is not a new problem.... They stated they do not believe there are any of these sizes in the Southern United States at present ... they are a current buyer and have been unsuccessful for the most part of recent date...... their orders are now backed up as well... they have been in contact with Michelin and have been told Michelin is at full manufacturing capacity.... time will tell... they do ride well and I have a great deal of confidence in them... obviously many others do as well...
I know that Pete is very happy with his Continentals.... I had as set of BridgeStones on our Newell and they also did well...I used the Steering tires on the front ...
Very best,
Pres