So I bought my second car a Renault Espace MPV as a chill, hangout car that can carry my wares all around . The summers that were on the car are GeneralTyre Alitmax Sports, I drove those for a year and I can tell there is a major difference between those and a new set of PremiumContacts.
I found a set of 225/55R17 Contipremiums which are quiet expensive new since it's an uncommon size, so I've found a 2015 but unused set for 30pounds per tire. The tire fitting guys said that deal was a gift.
With my new set of PremiumContacts the car handles much better, there is no squealing sound in 90° sharp turns, it is so much easier to get the steering wheel back to straight after 90° turns in the city.
The riding comfort is about 20-30% better, it feels like I have air suspension shocks installed after the tire change, it is very smooth.
These tires are much more quiet and I am much more confident in my turns, like 50% more confident.
These are my 2nd set of ContiPremiums, I used to have them for a while on my previous car (Peugeot 307)
I can't say much about dry and wet handling / breaking, I think it's one of the best, if not the best tires out there. The only thing I mind is the price for uncommon sizes.