Just thought I would stick my 2 cents for tyre choices.

Still had the Nankangs on 18" winter alloys Saturday. A very good tyre in the snow that we had a while back. The wife, who was left to fit them said they were very quiet, and when I got home, I had to agree.

Changed back to the 19" summer tyres on Sunday, Pirelli on the rear and continental up front. The road noise was noticable straight away. I honestly thought the kids had cracked open the rear window. Anyway all the summer tyres were legal but only just so had ordered
4 x Avon ZZ5's (thought I had ordered Toyos but that was just old age) £650 fitted.

Today, Monday, got the Avons fitted and straight away, the road noise disappeared and all I was left with was the lazy humm of the 3.0 V6.

If all you are doing from day to day is driving along with the rest of the pack, these less expensive options are a good tyre.

Of course, there may be downsides like tyre wear, MPG and grip at extreme speeds but for me, these will do just fine.