Just a quick update on the performance of the Nittos. I drove 200 miles across the state to visit the girlfriend's family for Xmas. The ride is actually much improved with the bigger tires and there really are no adverse effects. There is a slight performance loss and there is some howl on the freeway, but all very livable. I am very glad I got these tires.

One note - I did have to trim the front and rear of the front wheel well. They probably would have been fine without trimming the back, but it was a little too close for comfort.

I'll try to post some pics once I am back at home.