I had the standard Conti tyres on my 4/4 Sport. Changed them for Avon CR6ZZ's in 175 size and they worked very well in dry or wet. The only hassle was the tendency to pick up grit.
If I was honest I'd say that the handling was more fun on the Contis.....ok, they didn't grip as well as the Avons but I could get the back end out on them in the dry and that was more fun!
