[tmz]

I haven't shopped recently, but over the years I've found Continental and General to have excellent tires, about as good as and sometimes better than Michelin or other higher status names, for a much better price.

And since you mention looks, I'd try to compare the tires in person and measure the tread width, unless you can find that info online. The width of the tire, e.g., 245, vs. 265, I believe is measured at the widest part of the tire. Some have a wider bulge and come in relatively narrower at the tread. Before the internet I remember shopping in person and measuring some 265's that were barely any wider than 245's when measured by tread width on the ground.