Thanks for your reply!

OK, so it's NOT a Limited, just an '04 coupe with the autostick option. I wondered why it didn't say something on the window sticker, and now I know.

It's odd (to me) that these wheels would only have been an aftermarket deal - I'm the second owner, the car was a lease return - and it just makes me wonder what would possess a leasee to add that kind of expense to a 'temporary' ride. Oh well, takes all kinds! Maybe the dealer did it, pre-lease, to help move the car? Or, even post-lease? Nah, that's probably not likely...

Anyway, I think it makes it a real standout - in the past two weeks I've only seen two other X-fires down in my end of town, another blue (like mine) and a dark gray one, and just a few others around the city - all with the "stock" wheels.

Here's a pic of one of my wheels:

Purdy, huh? I mean, if you like that shiny stuff...

Last, geez, the tires sure LOOK good to me (yup, I'm a rookie) - how much depth should there be on the tread? Of course, I'm not looking at it now, but I have the impression that there's a good 3/8" inch of rubber left from the bottom of deep, wide, straight grooves - which sure look funny to me. I always thought tread/grooves were supposed to be "squiggly" to grip. The things we think we know!

I can measure the tread depth for sure, if you can give me a "safe" number or rule of thumb - like, can I see Lincoln's earrings?

Hey, I appreciate your help and input.