I have choosing to look at USA with the high AU$ for a good high performance tyre.
Which has a good wet & dry performance,a high treadwear number(340),top ride comfort and a low road noise tyre.
Tire Rack web site had loads of info,tyre reviews and tyres tests.
The Continental Extreme Contact DW look like the best tyres for me.
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