I really don't like the continentals when you go into a sharp corner they will start slipping I cant believe it was an option. I can tell that it is the tires that is restricting my corners. What type of tires do you use? I didn't know that brake dust eats the finish on rims. I am glad to know that. I am not too worried about rotor wear, I always replace the rotor when change pads. I am going to check out the pads from rotex thanks.