Like CSA, I have also identified Michelin Defenders as the probable tire for my next purchase.
In addition to CR, Tire Rack ranks it #1 in its category, based on surveys of tire owners.
In the past, I have never seen CR and TR agree on the rating of a tire, so my feeling is that this tire must be very good.
Incidentally, if you decide to buy the Defenders, Costco carries them.
When you factor in the road hazard guarantee, plus free lifetime balancing, repair, and rotation, all of which are included in their pricing, nobody else can touch Costco’s price on these tires.