Sure, yeah thanks for the compare. The other tire I'm reading a lot of good reviews on are the Toyo R888's.
So here's a few options I'm seeing if I were to just get new rears for my current wheels. (17x9.5)
NT05R 275-40-17 ($193/ea)
http://www.jegs.com/i/Nitto/726/4058...ductId=1352564
NT555R 275-40-17 ($180/ea)
http://www.jegs.com/i/Nitto/726/4013...oductId=752295
MT ET Street Radial 275-40-17 ($227/ea)
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompso...oductId=753925
MT ET Street Radial 2 295-45-17 ($261/ea)
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompso...3745R/10002/-1
Toyo R888 275-40-17 ($232/ea)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....R888&tab=Sizes
Also found this interesting. Marketed as pretty much a win/win mod. Improves grip, wet traction. Anyone ever tried this?
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tireSiping.dos