i'm using Maxxis, recommended by the manager at one of the Bob Jane branch i got my rims from.
i think i paid $160ish each, so far it's performed very well. in the dry, grip is better than the stock stivo rubber. in the wet...well in the rather limited sessions of rainy weather in perth thus far, it's pretty damn good as well, again performing better than the stock bridgestone.
for $20-30 more per tyre, you can upgrade to the more aggressive/sporty tyre treads. was thinking about getting those, but if the ones i use are good enough for a modded commodore SS (the manager's ride), it's good enough for me...for now :D
NVH, i noticed it's slightly quieter than the stockies.
done about 8000km on it, the tyres are still in excellent condition. the side walls even after some spirited cornering to test the grip and are still in smick condition.
so yeah, that's my 2cents feedback...