(and bridgestone RE-11 tire) made my handling much more neutral, but not to the point of oversteer. (My rear tire is a Kumho XS 265/45/16) I noticed a big improvment in the responsiveness and overall grip of the front end, plus it looks sooo much better than the sunk in stock wheels. I like to hit the twisty backroads quite often though. If you dont do that or track the car it may be overkill. You also must consider the RE-11 is the only tire in production in the 245/45/16 @$186each.