Thanks for the post. Good and useful information.

In summary, the overall ranking for handling and performance is as follows:-

1st : Michelin PS3 and PS4 (which was acknowledged by most here, though these are not in consideration as they are not only noisier and costlier than the rest of the more balanced-orientated tyres which combine handling and comfort and most importantly, my driving patterns are not overly enthusiastic and I am not driving a sports car)

2nd : Continental MC5

3rd : Continental CPC2 / Goodyear Triplemax

4th : Continental UC6

5th : Continental CC6 - not recommended due to poor handling