Sorry to hear of your bad luck with Michelins. That's too bad, because they are basically the premier, best brand of tire. If money was no object they would be all I run. The only exception might be snow tires, for which Bridgestone blizzaks reign supreme.
Even if you average less than 40 or 50 inches of snow per year, running snow tires on dedicated rims is a great idea from Nov-March. The softer rubber means you have more traction (cornering and braking ability) in the cold, even on dry pavement. And when any amount of wintry precipitation arrives, you can drive with confidence and safety. Because you save the mileage on your summer tires, it almost pays for itself over time. All it really costs you is the up front investment, and an hour of work in the spring and fall to swap over. During the swap, you get a chance to properly inspect your brakes and suspension. And your summer alloy wheels never have to run in the salty roads, saving them from corrosion.
