Well, after everyone's comments and some research, I went with the BF-KDW's at 215/45-17. And to be honest, they are infinitely better than those Yoko's I had. I just couldn't force myself to get the Dunlop 9000's; they had good water evacuation, but the dry grip sucks. My bro has them on his ML55 AMG and those honkin' 18's would grip awesome if it weren't for those Dunlop's. So, that left me with the BF's and the Michelin Pilot Sport's. Since I don't have money flowing out my arse, I went with the BF's, despite all the 'THESE TIRES ARE LOUD' warnings. So far, I haven't noticed any sound problems, but then again, I was driving on nearly bald yoko's, so my ear's are no longer reliable. I hope the sound level doesn't increase as they wear persists as y'all have alluded to. BUT, I'm with everyone on one thing for sure: THEY STICK LIKE GLUE. I guess I'll drop a line once I get some miles on 'em. . .