I'd go with the falken ziex.

I had contiextremes, lasted a long time with a ton of abuse, but really lacked in dry handling.

98.5 SVT 91 Escort GT (almost sold) 96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve) FS: SVT rear sway bar WTB: Very cheap beater CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15