I swapped in MX-5 17 inch rims with Advan Fleva v701 215/45/17 tyres, definitely way better grip than my stock 185/60/16 Dunlop, but that is as expected, stock tyres are usually bad. I haven't had any issues in wet grip as some have said, and dry grip is very good. Also noise level is better than my stock tyres. My fuel consumption has gone up abit though

Finally can update on this thread since my tires are almost up for a change. Overall, I'm quite happy with the tires for the price I paid and its performance. The noise level is still surprisingly good even when worn out, outperformed even my previous set of PS3. One of the tires (front right) has some tearing on the outer thread. Im pretty sure I have never driven fast on stones, otherwise all four tires will have the same cuts. Other than that, I really have zero complaint about them.

My cousin who had the same tires (after I recommended them) didnt fare as well as mine did. Im not sure whether its his driving style, allignment/toe problem, but both his front tires are bolded on the outer thread. Im pretty used to soft tires wearing out its outer thread faster but not this serious.

Im kinda inclined to try another set after the good experience but I will survey the market to see if there are any better deals. Saw Toyo TR1 and to be honest, the design simply scream "I'll be loud".

New tires will be quiet regardless of road condition and tyre brand.

I think if you are used to UHP tires, then you will have a rough idea how they will sound when they are worn out. I started with the most noisy tires which is Eagle F1 (V shaped  thread). Then to Michelin PS3 which is much better when worn out but now I think Fleva is even better than PS3 when worn out. The only tires which I tried quite long ago and really live up to the name is Falken ST115. It is really quiet but I dont know if anyone can bear with the 15K-20K mileage before totally botak even when you are just driving normally.

Opps, forgot to answer... I stayed in Kepong.

If you really need the grip only, why are you complaining? You might even opt for those even higher performance tires.