The tires thread "So I need tires..."

[SlimKlim]

So.... looking for tires for my Exige.

I have bone-jarring stiff sidewall track tires on my stock wheels, so Im looking for some softer street tires for my new wheels.

Requirements are a performance/summer tire for street use. Sidewalls should be medium to soft (for a performance tire) to take out some of the harshness of the bilstien track suspension, but not so soft that they fold all over themselves in spirited driving.
Ultimate grip is not a huge concern. Composed and responsive performance of course, but they dont need to win any ST autoxes.

cheap is important (I love me some cheap korean tires) and the tread pattern should not look out of place on a sports car.

sizes are slightly flexible, 205/45/16 and 245/40-17 or 205/50/16 and 235/45/17 are the best sizes.

I just picked up a set of Continental DWs (Note, not the DWSs, which are all seasons) and I really like them. They were under $700 for a set of 245/35/18s, ride really well, and seem to stick very well for their ~340TW rating. I've only got ~500 miles on them but I'd defintely recommend them for a cheap street tire.