Leadfoot,
This is the best "long distance" tire for wet conditions that I have found. I've run a buch of rallies on them including one last month in torrential rain. Nice controlled breakaway at the limit. I have not slid off the road since I got these, my navigator LIKES that! Plus, they're "H" rated (130 mph) and cheap ($99).
I will be running these on the Angel's Crown Rally next Saturday. I can't wait to do the Mt. Palomar Hillclimb run!
They are Toyo Proxy S/T's and I run 275/60/15 all around. This size looks a little big on the front, but the first time you have to do some serious brake work, you will love the way they look!
Paul
p.s. Keep the Ginsu knives, send pictures!