The Sumitomo HTRZ II's are in that price range too (got mine from tirerack.com). I have them and they are great for dry or wet (but not snow...) plus they are really quiet going down the road.
I got them in 215/45/17 last summer.
Bob Johann
SoundQ SVT
1998 T-Red SVT Contour #3088
2001 IASCA Pro Street 1-600 Champion
2002 SLAP Pro Street 1-600 Champion
2002 MECA SQL Master Class Champion
2003 IASCA StreetX 1-600 Champion
2005 SLAP Expert Street Champion
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