Agree a '460' rating is not soft, these tyres however are to the point I can readily deflect the tread blocks with my fingers - I have my doubts as to the wear rating. Given I travel around 4,000klm a year not overly worried about longevity and at $110 fitted each - meh, who cares?
On the plus side - now up to 2,400ks and 6 months, have given them a few good runs in the hills and open road - they are settling in very well, easily the best balanced tyre I've had on her in 26 years of ownership.