I have Falkens on my daily driver in the summertime. So far, they are great tires and the model I have has a great "curb protection bead" molded into the tire to prevent scuffing your wheels.
BTW, they are also quiet for no more sidewall than I have.
I have the FK451R's or something like that and they are great. They hook pretty damn good and are a pretty good all around tire. I believe they were rated #1 at one point.
I've got a set. I like 'em. Very quiet running. Look cool. Wearing very well so far with a lot of tread to go. One trade was the sidewall way not nearly as stiff as the original Goodyear - hard as a stone- Eagles. Made by Ohtsu in Japan. (Like the ATV tire comp.) Cheaply priced.