[s-cars] what tires to get ?

[Pollock, Thomas]

Hey s-doods...

so I'm tire shopping after my catastrophic failure last week. I thought I had finally decided on the Dunlop Sport Maxx but after reading some of the Audi forums, ditched the idea (too noisy, flatspot easy and hard to keep balanced).  Then I was ready to order the Bridgestone RE-01R and the installer is trying to talk me out of these as well... (too stiff a sidewall).  wtf?   He is strongly suggesting Conti's or Goodyear F1GSD3.  I'm trying to stay under $150 a pop or I'd love to try a Michelin, just too steep...

Anyone have experience with any of these ?  

I liked the Yoko es100's and I also like the previous Falken fk451's but thought I'd try something different. I've also run various Kumhos on other cars and was not thrilled so probably not go there.

I need two sets. 235/45-17 and 245/40-17.
suggestions ?

cheers,

tom.