When I had my '97 SE, I replaced the Firestones (ugh!) with Dunlop D60 A2s. Good dry grip, great wet weather grip. I'd recommend them for all SE owners.
Reggie Wallace '98.5 SVT (E1) - Silver Frost #5450 out of 6135, born-on date: 4/1/1998 ...I wouldn't want to bore you with my mod list :-)