I have an older 4/4 but have gone to 5.5 wide wheels. I have 195/65 on the front and 205/65 on the back. The 205 is at the top limit of acceptable tyre for rim.
I use the Avon ZV7. There are reasonably priced and to date I have not found the limits of their grip, wet or dry - I drive all year round in all weathers. I have also not found any issues with steering and run at 22psi - I actually think it's a little lighter than the previous Conti's I had on - I had to run them at a higher pressure.
I like them so much I have fitted them to my Corsa - I can now take corners and roundabouts with much more confidence. However, I don't drive my car like Carlos Fandango - I enjoy driving at pace, but appreciate I'm on public roads and not my own private racetrack.
When the rears have worn, I will probably go down to a 195 - I've just altered the rear to allow me to carry a 195 spare, so it makes sense to have all the tyres the same size.
Interested that your rears don’t rub on the inside of the arches. But I guess you are on wires whereas I’m on in steel wheels so the offset could be different
As for 195/65 tyres once I get mine changed I will have 4 for sale with less than 1000 miles covered 👍
