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RL, I'm no fan of General tires, or Continental either for that matter. I have, and still do sell both on ocasion, because they are less expensive than the bigger names. I can't tell you the tire failed because of the brand, as I have seen the same thing happen with the high end tires, just not nearly as often.
Had it ever been run flat for even a short distance?
Had it ever been overinflated, or overloaded?
Had it ever run underinflated for an extended length of time?
These are a few of the things that could have contributed to the tire failure. Did it go flat before it threw the tread, or was it still inflated?
You may be able to get some warranty from a General tire dealer if it can be determined to be defective.
My F250 came with Generals also, but like Brad, I had them used up within 25,000 miles, luckily still intact. If you have 40K, you did better than most.
Sorry for your misfortune, and I wish you luck.
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