Originally Posted by htchking
pretty much any decent tire will help you immensely over stock all season tires. the two affordable options if you're really wanting auto-x tires that stick:
-Azenis RT615: sticky tire with good stiff sidewall, makes for great auto-x tire but with an 8/32" tread depth and 200 treadwear they will wear out relatively quick. 195/60-14 is $64 each, not sure if that's the exact size you'd run but a guess.
-Hankook Ventus RS2: another tire that's designed with auto-x in mind. right around the same idea as the RT 615 but with a 9/32" tread depth and 200 treadwear. 195/60-14 is $61 each.
(prices found at edgeracing.com, they tend to have the lowest prices on tires i've found)