Best Tyres for the Kia Motors Magnetis (optima) CRDI 2009

My car has been fitted with Michelin Premacy tires since the day I purchased it and when they wore out I was impressed enough to fork out for another set. Unfortunately for me 7 cars in our street had their tires gashed open by some ******* vandal, being 2 weeks before payday meant replacing them with the same would be impossible. Went to my local family run fitters who I have been using for years, and asked their advice. This was the cheapest tire they had in my size so I went for them. At 1/3rd of the price of my regular tyres I wasn't expecting much, and intended to replace them in the next few months, I have decided not to now. In comparison to the Premacy's the wet grip seems to be similar, if a touch less progressive, after the first 1000 miles it has improved. Dry grip is absolutely fine, only real complaint is they are a bit louder on the tire roar than the tires they replaced, but at the price I'm happy at the compromise. Also keep in mind that the sidewalls are more flexible than the Premacy's, it's actually improved the ride slighty BUT for very spirited driving then I would say they will be too soft for you, if you have 2 children like me and want a comfort ride but still able to push along as needed these do the job well. Can't comment on wear yet as they have only covered 3k miles, but I do 20k a year so will report back. All in all exceeded my expectations.......in fairness I had very low expectations and now I feel I need to eat my words :)