Nice write-up!
I'm currently loving my Michelin Country Rock tires in 1.75. I have the wire-ons but I believe there's a folding version too. They are fast, comfy, and NINJA QUIET. This bike is super silent with the coaster brake, no ticking of a freewheel, and the tires are so smooth it's kind of eerie. They dont look super C&V but they are quite at home on what was my winter bike and is now my short haul single speed.
Sorry for the instragram shots, it's all I've got for now :
http://instagram.com/p/XOMAQwqw1I/ &&
http://instagram.com/p/X0xUuRqw3F/