I'm looking at:

Michelin MXV4
Bridgestone Potenza RE950
Dunlop Sport A2

for my Maxima.

I've listed them in descending order in terms of price. The Michelins are nearly $40 more per tire.

Any recommendations -- especially in terms of wet traction, road noise, and durability.

 

What about Dunlop SP9000s. . .

I used to use Michelin XGTs on my Prelude. . . Then I switched to the SP9000s. . . Not only do they offer similar wear ratings, but the grip is much better. . .

 

Pirelli P6000s ... You mention daily driver, so I suppose you don't need super good grip performance type but no doubt you can still take on winding and twisting roads with no problems. Compound is pretty hard, usual stuff you expect from Pirelli Sedan Tyres. These are pretty cheap and lasts approximately 2 years for me as a daily driver in my V6 VTEC Accord.

 

I'm a big fan of the Dunlop D60 A2. It's an all weather performance tire.
they have great wet weather traction and they have gotten me through any
winter weather you can get here in Maryland. That, plus a low price and
great wear, get's them an A+ from me.

 

I would recommend Michellin or Pirrelli, only brand of tires I trust.

 

For daily driver tires with fairly good grip and a LOW price take a look at the Kumho 712's.

 

kumho 712s...roughly $100 each www.tirerack.com

and they last a LONG time, also good winter tires for being performance summer tires.

 

Another vote for Dunlop SP8000's here. Loved 'em on my GSR and the price was <$90 each.

 

What he said. I got the 712s back in October and am generally pleased, although they don't grip anywhere like the S-02s. There is a long thread on Kumho 712s, if you do a search. My price for 4 was $360 from tirerack.com