Get the Rotex pads they are definitely worth the effort and cost, the stock pads are not the greatest (IMHO). The brake dust will eventually erode the clear coat on your wheels and then attack the paint. If you use ANY TYPE of wheel cleaner...REMOVE your center caps and clean them with soap and water, there have been reports of various wheel cleaners destroying the center caps. The Conti ASP tires are a $185.00 upgrade and (IMHO) are better than the Mushilen...I mean Michelin performance tires.