I've had 3 different sets of tires on my 2G since I bought it a few years ago...I like to always try something new as far as tires go.

Yokohama AVS Intermediates - discontinued, inexpensive, excellent cornering response, decent straight line traction, bad rain performance, crappy treadwear, noisy

Bridgestone Potenza SO3 - expensive, excellent cornering response, decent straight line traction, decent rain performance, reasonable treadwear, somewhat noisy.

Toyo Proxy T1-S - got them wicked cheap used with about 2/3 tread left, good cornering response, excellent straight line traction, decent rain performance, reasonable treadwear, inconclusive on noise for I have not worn them out yet.

2016 WRX STi Limited (current)
2001 A4 1.8tqms (donated)
1991 GVR4 #1933 (sold)
old.dsmregistry.com/detail.php?carid=218 (dismantled)