I've had Pirelli (P Zero) and Michelin's on my cars in the past and I agree with you. The grip levels were very consistent and predictable. Unfortunately, I found that I ended up getting a lot more punctures with the Pirelli - not so much for the Michelin, but still more than "normal". Hopefully Hyundai resolve their issues in short order - I'm sure Neuville must be incredibly frustrated by this point.