Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 looks interesting. Comfort biased, high threadwear rating (500), and not too expensive.

http://www.hankooktire.com/global/passenge...ble-2-h452.html

US review:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=173

available locally..

PSC2 is meant for track usage, but yet road legal, and sits above PSS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVQlAkIQaJ4

This video of their test driver shows the same Porsche on the road to illustrate that message.
Some additional info here:
http://www.michelinman.com/tire-selector/c...-2/tire-details

Definitely not for normal drivers who don't exactly spend time on the track IMHO...

using this at 205/55 R16 size, bought it cos it was cheaper than other tyres in the same category. emphasizes on comfort and low noise, although it really depends on your car insulation and road surface as well. It is slightly quieter than my previous UHP tyre. It has a soft sidewall, so I have to increase the tyre pressure compensate. This makes it more comfortable over bumps, stripes or rough patches, but not by alot. Threadwear is normal, after going for about 38,000 km so far, with all kinds of aggressive driving styles. Grip is actually not bad considering it's a comfort-biased tyre. However, considering my driving style, my next tyre would be UHP again, maybe PS3 or RE003, or maybe try Advan DB for it's stiffer sidewall.

you're right, maybe I wasn't clear, but I meant that either my next change would be to performance-oriented tyres like PS3/RE003/etc, or if I were to stick to comfort-oriented tyres, I would consider the Advan DB.