don't let the bastar . . . errr . . . posters get you down kav.
i know: you want the box because it feels good to drive in your manner and it looks good to the eye. screw the "bleeding edge" performance crap. bravo!
get some all season tires and go r30k/f50k and replace your break pads about the same (f/r estimates swapped). or thereabouts.
get the car you love to drive and drive it like you want.