Thanks, everyone!

OK, gas mileage isn't that terrible. Whew. I plan to keep my other car for serious commuting since it gets about 30 mpg on the freeway. It just really whines and complains about the snow and ice. And I hate to put on chains.

I'm also glad to hear that the tires are available for a reasonable price. And great tip about replacing them all at once. I usually don't do that, so I would have set myself up for anxiety with funny noises.

And as for the "fuzzy hole," gotta love it!