I can't comment to your being a meany to me.... The Advan S-4'a are great year round tires. I routinely wore out the other tires on the Cobra in 9 months. These lasted 2 1/2 years, and I never noticed any amount of give up from them in cornering or launch. I never had slicks for the quarter. I couldn't see investing in them for just 2 trips to the track every year to gain a tenth or 2. But I could take the Cobra around corners at speed that I am not comfortable trying in the Focus. I guess I just had that much confidence in the Cobra, but the Focus can cut and weave like there is no tomorrow. But the Advans got me through winter with no issues at all too. I'm planning on getting them again for the Focus when it is time. You hanging around this time?