I am the one who started the thread. I replaced my 18" Bridgestone Runflats with General Grabber HTS regular tires. Those tires were highly rated on Tire Rack and Consumer Reports. The best part is the tires were $139 each and have a $50 rebate on the set of four.

I need to break them in and test handling. Initially they are very quiet and also much smoother. Bumps have a softer rubber like feel instead of the firm bumps from the Bridgestones. I can hear the noise of the engine again while driving.

I'll post again after I put some miles on them.