Tires!!!

I need some advice on what tires to put on my car... The size is 215/45/17 .... Not sure what to use, I had coopers but they only lasted like 14,000 miles the way i drive. Im looking for a good tire at a lowwer price, as I just droped 1400 having the trans rebuilt.. Thanks

Check out the two tire stickies on the top of the DSMtuners suspension forum. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6