Choice of two for performance tyres and that is Conti 4000s and Michelin PR series. Due to previous conti's I used having the sidewalls stripping of the cord-I went to Michelin PR 2's when I looked for a performance tyre 5 years ago. Progressed up through 3's and currently run PR4- service course. Puncture resistance is not bad but they do occur and if there is a fault the tyres cut up on the tread area. Grip is good and other than one tyre sidewall failing that was due to hitting a kerb hard- I have not had any tyre failures.

I also have one set of wheels for winter/foul weather use fitted with Michelin Lithions. Grip in the wet is no where as good but They do not cut up as much- even in the winter and are cheaper.