Thanks for the info and the update. I've had mine on for two weeks now and really like them so far. Much quieter than my old stock Michelins. Haven't had a chance to try them out in any snow but they do handle rain very well. They do feel a little softer which I actually like because it takes the harshness out of small bumps in the road. I'm not worried about their summer performance since I know I'M the week link in the corners!

I apparently got the one of last pair of rears known to exist (?) and a snafu at the dealer ALMOST screwed up the deal. After much profuse sweating on the dealer's part, and a bunch of phone calls later all 4 tires were on my car. No one had any idea when the rears would be available again. I heard the last back order lasted 4 months.