you could get a set of sunny sn880 for about $175 shipped for all 4. My sunny tires held up wonderfully for the price. Install, can be anywhere from $50+ for all four, depending on where you can go. SO that is $225 potentially for a set of four tires installed. With a 420 tread wear rating, they should last long enough with a good alignment that you will get your money out of them.

My philosophy on tires isn't like that of the manufacturer. I tend to get the same distance out of a tire regardless of cost.. SO if a tire last me 30k miles. I would be happier getting the same performance for $225 than I would paying upwards of $600. Even if I buy a set of $225 tires every year. I can go almost three years before i hit what a set of tires would cost at NTB or firestone.

NOW if you want to invest a little more now, and make like easier in the long run. Upgrade to a set of 15" rims so you can run a 195/50r15 tire there are many more "better" selections from the local conglomerate tire stores, and you can get decent tires for about $350 installed.