Michelin is generally considered a top-line tire in the industry. If you want quality, go with them.
Many people like Bridgestone, which I think are pretty good as well.
I've always gone with Goodyear and have always been satisfied.
Dunlop is considered one of the best brands for low profile tires.
The best brand of trailer tires are Carlisle and BFG.
There is no one best brand of automotive tires out there. The top three brands that are comparable to each other are Michelin, Bridgstone and Yokohama.
The best brand of tires depends on the person. some like Goodyear and some like Tirestone. You would have to pick the tires you like best. No 2 people like the same tirefor the same reasoins.
Goodyear tires are considered very good, however "best" is suggestive. You may need to consider which tires are most appropriate the climate in your area or which tires have the best warranty.
I would say the best places to purchase 16.5 tires for a cheap price would be your local auto shops. They actually sell used tires that look like new for good prices. But if you want brand new tires you would have to check around in places liek Walmart that sell them.
Michelin, Yokohama and Firestone all make excellent all-performance tires.
no one of the best tires is goodyear
The best brand for anything tire related is generally considered to be Goodyear. They sell tires, but they also sell all kinds of accessories.
Bridgestone Blizzak Tires are amazing tires for any sort of severe weather driving.
The best place to buy auto tires in Birmingham would be found on this web site...http://www.angieslist.com/companylist/Birmingham/car-tires.htm. Used tires could be found in your local yellow pages.
Of those 2 , I believe Continental would be better.