I ordered a Cheng Shin C783 to try a street tire on the rear wheel of my MTB, with studs in front. I only had that tire on there for a couple weeks, before switching to 2 studded tires, but I was quite pleasantly surprised by the ride. FWIW it's 26 x 1.5, rated at 65 psi, has moderate tread, and is 13 bucks at Niagara. My riding is all paved streets or MUP, not super fast, pretty tame terrain.

You might be looking for something higher-end, but I think this C783 deserves to be mentioned for folks who are trying to put an old MTB into commuting service without breaking the bank. The Cheng Shin 27x1-1/4 road tires on my regular commuter have held up quite nicely and seem to ride just fine.