Well, I got my new tires today...Bridgestone Potenza RE910...they were pretty expensive, $487, plus I need to get alignment done, but that's what I get for living in Wyoming. I only went with the 205/55 because they don't make a 215/50, and the 225/50 was an extra $30/tire. These are supposedly, according to the salesman, some of the best wet/winter tires, without going for a winter tire.

http://www.bridgestonetire.com/dpp/glamourindex2.asp?passProductID=6

You guys think I got a good tire here to get me through winters...hopefully 18s during the summers

Thanks guys, you helped me a lot in the tire buying decision

'98 Talon Esi

Mods:
System:Alpine CD Deck w/ 6d Changer|2 10" C2 Precision Power Subs|Fosgate 360a2 Amp
Engine:helmut.idlegames.com/sounds/tal_cdb.mp3|Bosch Platinum +4 Plugs|K&N Drop-in Air Cleaner
Suspension:Upper Front & Rear Strut Bars
Exterior:15% Tint All Around

Next Purchases:
Symborski Shifter Kit
Short Shifter

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good weather tire. not my first choice for a winter tire. if you planned on getting 18's in the summer i woulda just got some beaters that would hold up for cheap than put the rest towards the 18's. or bought snow tires to put on those rims and used that setup as your snow set and the 18's for the rest of the year.