Yeah, sorry for not responding sooner.
This is kinda out there, but... The cashier, I think, had the hots for my wife. I am not lying. She gave us her Home and Cell number right away, and asked us to get together for the weekend. After which, she talked us into buying BF Goodrich tires. They were booked solid for 2 days, so the cashier wrote us a permission slip to get service before the official hours. My wife refused to go, so I had to do it myself. But, I overslept, and ended up getting squeezed in later in the day. Anyway...
They cashier that day (different lady) recommended the same tires. Either they get more commission on cheaper tires, or these are decent. I specifically asked for the Triple Tread (no Michelins in stock) , but they both recommended these BFGs. I got all four tires mounted and balanced for $350. I told them I was willing to spend $500 for the other tires and they didn't want me to.

I still need to get it aligned though. It is $65 at a few places. Is that absolutely necessary? If I take my hands off the wheel, there is no recognizable pull.