ME888 on the front... Bridgestone on the rear. Local mechanic installed the front. No tire weight needed. No cupping so far... smooth and no front end shake.
The new Avon Cobras Chromes or Bridgestone Exedra 240/55/R16 and a smaller 140 front like a Michelin Commander or some are now using reversed rear performance 150 tires on the front like @1olbull does.
If you are planning an around Oz trip and multiple 1000 mile trips up and down the East coast as you appear to be doing I would stick to the Exedras and try a front Chrome or go completely FR and R with Avon Cobra Chromes.