Love the tyre threads on internet forums:
There is a definate bias towards Michelin’s PS4 and/or PS4S on this board (hence this is what you will be recommended), whereas the Briskoda Octavia threads for the same 17”/18”/19” tyre sizes will be biased towards the Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 or 3, albeit the switch to PS4/PS4S is starting to build up momentum.
I’ve had Continental SC5s on the FR (150 ps) throughout the summer for the past 5 years and can’t really fault them; even when I push hard, they don’t really lose traction until down to 2-3 mm, and by that stage I’m generally getting ready for new rubber. I also have SC5s on the Cupra and again, have only lost traction once momentarily, with 4 wheel drift on a wet greasy road when I was driving way too enthusiastically.
Agree with Hazkirby above - you get what you pay for, especially with the premium brands.
Don’t get me started on Winter Tyres though - bought a cheap set of Kumhos on the recommendation of the tyre fitter last year (and I had run their summer tyres previously a few years ago and was impressed); not bad in snow but absolutely awful in the dry/wet - can’t wait for them to wear out, and seriously considering cutting my losses! Continental, Bridgestone, Vredestein, Kleber, Hankook all used during the past decade and significantly better winter tyres.