It's always a difficult balance between cost and performance..... I have tended to use Toyo Proxes (T1-s, now superceded by T1-r) , evo rated them 2nd in their tyre tests, and at around £70 a corner they were very impressive.... ...but currently running Kumho Ecsta 712's, £50 a corner from mytyres.net, £5 a wheel local to get 'em fitted, very good grip and possibly even better at clearing standing water than the toyo's. These were the control tyre for several MG race series, they cope very well with high lateral load and heat, the sidewalls feel stronger than the toyo's. (205/55/16, on my octavia) Ian