I just bought a 2003 HCH and will need to get new tires in a couple of months. My last car was a modified Camaro Z28 convertible, and I did a good amount of research into replacement tires for that car to get the most out of what it was built for (Speed and Handleing) .

I would like to do the same thing with my HCH, but obvisouly it is built for a completely different purpose (economy and MPG!), and I am lost on how to start researching the best tire for the HCH.

I did a search on this forum assuming there would be some threads on tire selections, but didn't find anything relavent. I assume that some tires have a lower rolling resistance, which would be a good thing in this case, but those typically give up traction and handleing. When I say 'handleing', I mean for safety, not better lap times as with the Z28. I want to be able to balance handeling and MPG to find an happy equalibrium. I don't mind giving up a few MPG for comfort and handleing, but do want to stay with a tire suited to the car.

Anyone have any suggestions/experience?