I am running Nitto Motivo's now in the front, with Falken FK 452's rear. The Falkens have ~ 5K on them. They (the Nitto) did very well at the Dragon last fall. They are a harder (longer lasting) compound and have a 50K warranty. Beating them pretty hard through the twisties, they gripped as well as the Falkens. For the price, warrantied, and made in Georgia (USA, not the former SSR) makes them a win in my eyes. And pocketbook.