Just wanted to share my experience with tires. I got Goodyear Efficient Grip SUV tires for my Ford Escape and was very happy with the grip and low noise. Unfortunately, the tread wore out pretty fast at around 40,000km in 1 1/2 years of use. I do not drive aggressively.
When I replaced all 4 tires, I opted for MICHELIN Latitude Cross which received good reviews and best part is the 5 yr warrantee on manufacturing defects. It is also quiet and I'm hoping for at least 60,000km or 3-4 years of use for the $2,000+ spent!