Two flat tires, need help picking new ones...

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Tire availability is in...

I can get a pair if the Pirelli Scorpion Trail with the wider rear 160/60 for 1550 RMB

or I can get a pair of the Metzeler Tourance NEXT with a choice of rear 150/70 or 160/60 for 2200 RMB

Here are the judges' scores from Motorrad's tire match-up in 2013:
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The Tourance NEXT won the competition overall. The Scorpion Trail came in fourth due to weakness on wet and wear tests, but offers marginally superior dry grip.

I rarely ride in the rain, but I haven't tried to tour yet. The difference in money offsets any difference in wear.

Anecdotally, the Scorpion Trail may be better off-road and the Tourance NEXT may be more "nimble" due to the profile which may help offset the effect of up sizing.

Which would you choose? Any comments vis-à-vis rear tire size?