what kind of tires...
 

... would you suggest. im in need of a new set, and am just wondering what everyone uses..

Vredestein Ricorsos.

As far as I can tell, any tires that go for around $30 are for the most part similar (unless they're on sale from a higher price). They're for the most part the same as Vittoria Ricorso's and whatever else.

Swear by Vredestein Fortezzas.. they're pretty much slicks, so they don't do so well in rain (right?), but I love how they're made and they seem to last forever.

Vittoria Zaffiro's. Fairly inexpensive, fairly durable, not one flat in 1.5 years of city riding.