Yeah, actually, I did buy them from the guy in Cali. I am also working on getting the car lowered. Going with the BAT kit. Soon, very soon. The rubber is Continental ContiSport Z-Rated. Nice tires in my own opinion, stick well, don't make alot of road noise. I wasn't sure of the chrome either at first, but after they were on my car for a day, I really liked it.