I had exactly the same Michelins on my old 2001 Accord (except the rim size I think) as my new TCH. I think I rotated the tires once at the start and then didn't bother anymore. I had to change front after 40k and rear after 80k, but I drive fast, especially on turns. If you rotate the tires, you'll have even wear and will need to change all 4 tires at 60k, without rotation let's say you'll need to buy front at 40k and rear at 80k, pick your poison. The only benefit is that all 4 tires have similar wear at all times, if you rotate them. You really should check the car and find the reason for those "cups", maybe warp discs? If there is a problem with the car you're going to waste new tires. I read on one of the forums that somebody had to replace Bridgestones after only 25k?? But I havent had one myself for many years , so don't have first hand experience. My TCH Michelins have 26k and they're good for at least another 15k, I never rotated them either. How much your dealer is charging you for tire rotation? At the end it may cost as much as new set of tires. I don't race my TCH, during rain or ice/snow storm traffic around my area halts to 5 miles per hour so personally I don't care about even tire wear. I could rotate the tires myself but I'm too lazy and I don't have time to waste at the dealer especially now that I do 5k in about 2-3 months. Maybe others can post their tire experiences, but I think Michelins should last longer?? They do suck in the rain and are so so in the snow, but those are multi season tires, jack of all trades, master of none. BTW I forgot to say sorry to hear about your tire problems, such great high tech car with such annoying, mundane problem, those tires should be trouble free for much longer than 19k. Also don't listen to the dealer too much, see if only 1 or 2 tires are bad and replace only that pair. They don't even have to be same maker as long as they have same ratings (including speed rating, those tell you how stiff side wall is), independent tire dealer should help you out. As long as you don't push your car to the limits, you should be fine.