put a set of falken tires on my Dakota, purchased from a reputable tire outlet. I was skeptical of them because of the weak side wall, but coverage by a nationwide warranty quelled my fears.
I had no problem with the tires, and they rode very well, only had one issue with a torn side wall, but it was because of an accident, and the warranty kicked in nicely.
The were a nice, low cost alternative to the major brands for me.