I would suggest the Michelin Primacy MXV4, which is what I just bought for our VUE. They really stand out as #1 in the TireRack.com surveys and Consumer Reports rated them #1 in their category in their November 2009 review of tires. The current Michelin $70 mail-in rebate helps bring their price down to being competitive with other options. Unfortunately they don't appear to be available in your size.
Since I've always liked the Michelin tires I've had in the past, Hokiefyd's recommendation of the Michelin Latitude Tour would get a vote from me. They didn't surface in my research because they don't appear to be available in a 235/60R17. They have great survey results on TireRack.com and are rated #1 in their category. The only downside is that they look to be a little pricey. But the $70 rebate will help offset that a bit.
My second choice would have probably been the Goodyear Assurance Comfortred Touring.
My short list also included the Kumho Solus KR21 (which you've ruled out), the Firestone FR710 (which doesn't appear to be available in your size), and the Dunlop Signature CS. The Dunlop was very competitively price and looked like a nice tire, but TireRack.com has zero review data for it.
Since I've always liked the Michelin tires I've had in the past, Hokiefyd's recommendation of the Michelin Latitude Tour would get a vote from me. They didn't surface in my research because they don't appear to be available in a 235/60R17. They have great survey results on TireRack.com and are rated #1 in their category. The only downside is that they look to be a little pricey. But the $70 rebate will help offset that a bit.
My second choice would have probably been the Goodyear Assurance Comfortred Touring.
My short list also included the Kumho Solus KR21 (which you've ruled out), the Firestone FR710 (which doesn't appear to be available in your size), and the Dunlop Signature CS. The Dunlop was very competitively price and looked like a nice tire, but TireRack.com has zero review data for it.
