Thanks guys. What about the Avon ZZ5's or, as randam_nickname mentioned, the Yokohama Advan Sport V105S's?
I have used Avon's (but not the ZZ5's) in the past and they were quiet, grippy in wet and dry, are nice and progressive if they loose grip and have a good feel to them. Though as this is my first car with electric power steering that I'd be trying Avon's on, the good road contact feel may not still be the case..