There's a lot tered on this topic. I have seen people stating Yokohama BlueEarth and Hankok V12 as a good compromise between Comfort and Performance. I have used the old Michelin XM2 and it's really a good all-rounder tyre - relatively quiet, good wet performance, with lower rolling resistance for better fuel consumption. XM2+ would solve the tyres cracking after 3-4 years.