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I'm not sure I understand the sentiment of "not caring about performance". Tire "performance" is not just for spirited driving, it's what enables improved braking and handling for accident avoidance as well as hydroplane resistance in wet conditions. Tires are one of the few things on ANY car you should absolutely not cheap out on. They are the number 1 safety item on a car. Exactly for a commuter, you should buy good tires. I'm far more comfortable running cheap tires on track where I have different and specific goals and know I'm going to chew them up regardless. On the street, you should get something of quality.
In my personal opinion, the only tires I'd put on this car for consistent street driving are the Michelin AS3s, Michelin PS 4S, or the Continental ExtremeContacts (DWS or Sport). If you're in a region which needs all-seasons, go for all-season. If you don't need all-seasons, absolutely go for summer tires as they actually have better wet and dry performance than all-seasons, by sacrificing tread design intended for snow.
All the tires I mentioned above are rated for pretty significant lifespan in mileage. You don't need hardcore "extreme summer" tires, but you do need something that's good. Do not cheap out on tires, tires are what make you stop, tires are what make you turn, and tires are the only thing connecting your car to the road.
It makes me sad every time I see someone rolling down the highway on Linglongs or some shit.
For some context around how I feel so strongly about this. I have literally avoided numerous accidents that could have potentially ended my life thanks to the tires on my car. Not just this car, but past cars as well. I've made it a point to never cheap out on tires, and it has paid dividends. I drive in one of the areas with the worst drivers in the country (yep, really, they actually rate this stuff), many of whom do not have a driver's license, insurance, or any concept of the value of human life. The sheer stupidity and danger you encounter on a daily commute here cannot be understated, and it kills thousands of people every year. Just in my metro area alone, there's over a hundred traffic fatalities every year. The vast majority of those incidents are completely avoidable and having good tires is the first and most important step to enabling yourself to avoid being involved in one of these fatal incidents. I've seen people die (although not necessarily known it at the time) and made it out thanks to my tires. Don't be a statistic, and don't be a cheap bitch.
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