Check out the wheels section for some good advice.

I had nitto invos on my car when I got it. Good tires, pretty sticky, but life was EXTREMELY short. At 6000 miles they were almost bald. Still have them on the front, and they are coming to 9000 miles and getting close to needing replacement.

I now have hankook (spelling?) ventus tires on the back. They are nicer in every way in my opinion. Can't really comment on the life since they haven't been on long, but I have heard good things. And they are definitely grippy. I went wider at 285/35 so that helps, but I still think they are better. And I believe they are cheaper. So from personal experience, I would recommend those.