The BF Goodridge KD and the BF Goodridge KDW-NT ("new thread") also know as the KDW2, are good tires. The KD is a dry "summer tire", the KDW is both wet and dry. They are not "Cheap" in any respect though. The performance is great, but like many higher end tires (like Pirrelli) the price reflects it. If you can afford it I'df recommend it.
When I need new tires those are what I am most likely going to go with, as my I have been told my Pirrelli P7000 Supersports are discontuined. Sad too...they really COULD handle light snow like Pirrelli claimed. Had to drive home in a blizzard 2 winters ago from Seattle to Portland with em (and no traction device since studs/chains + 17's = not going to happen, LOL). They were a good all-around all weather tire. They were great in the rain, never hydroplains at all..and really COULD handle light mud and snow (like the M+S rating suggested). Oh well, the Goodridge KDW's are better dry and wet tires anyway.