To answer the OP- I wouldn't say you need to spend top dollar on tires, but don't go the cheapest route either. Good all season tires are available for cheap if you look. Check the Canadian Tire flyer as they often put them on for 25% off. Look at Wal-Mart, and then check their tires online to see how they are rated.
As much as I am also looking at moving to having 2 sets of tires, it just isn't realistic for everybody. Like if somebody lives in an apartment I can't see how they are expected to store a 2nd set of tires all the time.
Another option is checking the wrecker. The rims that I bought for my car had brand new rubber attached to them- the tires still had the little nubby thingies on them. 2 of the tires were undamaged by the accident, and one of the others isn't bad. So even buying all 4 tires, I spent $52 to get 3 decent all season tires. If you are lucky you could get 4 good ones. Just be sure to know your size before going in.
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