I get stressed out enough about baby seals being clubbed to death
As far as tires go. I did just put on a set of Goodrich GS something or others. The ride is smoother but I'm comparing them to old and wore out Perellis. I am with the group that says price and cool tread design. I hope to go to 17's in the near future and will be going with Goodyears, very cool tread design. As for safety, I'd like to think with all the money we give the government any tire sold on the US market will be safe. I know, wishful thinking.