I am completely worn out on the old pilots, metal showing and everything. I was considering the avses100 but people with s03 and other highly respected tires said they were a step down with bad treadwear. Same story but even worse treadwear for kumho ecsta mx. Michelin has a 50 dollar rebate to help a bit too. Everyone has been telling me that they are excellent tires, anyone have any experience with them? For 166+ shipping on tirerack or 153.5 + shipping after rebate, worth it?