BFGoodrich; Bridgestone; Cooper; Hankook; Nokian; Pirelli; Toyo; Yokohama; What's you through on Michelin Primacy 3 XL vs Cooper Evolution Tour. What do you think is better in terms of wet and dry braking, hydroplaning, and tread life. Ann. Reply. July 5, 2020 . Michelin- France. Worlds number one tire manufacturer. Own the brands Michelin, BF Goodrich, Kleber, Uniroyal* and Riken. Bridgestone - Japan. One of the original big three. Own the brands Bridgestone, Firestone, Daytona and Europa. Goodyear Dunlop - USA. Goodyear recently merged with Dunlop to form one of the largest tire manufacturers in WHgBsQ.