i noticed that the optional continental all season tires add $185 to the sticker. but it appears that at tirerack.com the michelins are actually more expensive even though they are on special. just thought that the pricing - getting less for more- was interesting. i would have preferred the all season tires since i may drive in snow occasionally, but i bought my vehicle further south where the "summer" tires were more likely to be fitted on the car. here in maryland it seems that at some dealers they have the all season tires while others do not. maybe most of the crossfires have the michelins and dc received greater discounts for purchasing more of them then the continentals. :?: