thanks for all the advice guys..right now i have Michelin Pilot sport PS2 tires that initially came with the car when i bought it last summer.. they have a lot of tread left of them and seem like they would be the best way to go since i'm a newbie..and yes i did miss the pca ax today because of the honda classic but im pushing for my dad to come with me for the April one! -- should be a blast--