If you are believer in Consumer Reports this is what they thought in a Nov/03 review of performance all-season tires.
1. Falken Ziex ZE 512 $60
2. Bridgestone Turanza LS-H $100
3. Bridgestone Potenza RE950 $85
4. Michelin Pilot XGT H4 $85
5. Dunlop SP Sport A2 $65
6. Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus $120
7. Pirelli P6 Four Seasons $75
8. Sumitomo Srixon 4 $65
9. Yokohama A550H $65
10. Continental ContiTouringContact CH95 $70
They have been doing this for years, and before I buy anything of value I check in with their feelings on the subject....they are rarely wrong!!