Personally I am all about the "inexpensive" tire. Check out these guys

Kumho ECSTA ASX (Ultra High Performance All-Season)

I am in Northern California so I think I am going to spring for a summer tire, they do well on rain and I never EVER drive in snow.

I think i am going to get these next Friday:

Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 (Ultra High Performance Summer)

- Jason