First, anyone out there have any experience with Bridgestone Weatherforce Plus Tires? Second, I've never had run flats before and understand they are standard on the '01 iL's. I assume there is nothing special to them, and I can take the car anywhere to have tires installed and not have issues with the tire pressure monitor system? TIA.

I'd stay away from Sears tires. They usually represent a company's lower-line entry. Does your car not have a spare? I see no reason to pay the premium for run flat tires if you have a spare. I thought it was only the armored models that had run flats standard anyways. Any shop shouldn't have problems mounting tires on a car with a TPMS.

Thanks for the info, and yes, there is a spare: a run flat. At least I'm pretty certain all the tires are. I'll stick the Michelins.

for summer tires - Michelin PS2

winter tire - Pirelli winter carving