I apologize if this is the wrong section for this question or if there is an existing thread covering the topic, but would like to ask for feedback on tire preferences for a 2004 Mustang GT.

I need to replace two tires before my state inspection is due at the end of next month (Dec). All four tires have actually been replaced at separate intervals (ie, two at a time) largely due to expense. The standard Good Years have not really held up all that well (daily driver with about 35K).

Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent tire that is not going to run $200 plus while not giving up too much?

 

Given where you live I assume you have to have at least some cold surface traction and you want relatively long wear.
Fuzion HRi (Made by Bridgestone). Its a decent High Performance All-Season at a very good price. $78 a piece + shipping from tirerack.
If you dont want to have them dropshiped to a installer you can use the tirerack price for some leverage.