Hi Oldsnail:

___The Bridgestone RE92’s are actually inexpensive the last time I looked. IIRC, you can pick them up from Costco for something like $46.00 + mounting and balancing? I can find the exact number if you like but it can be found with a google search or over at Insightcentral.net.

___As far as the mileage hit, oh boy. Are you pushing for max mileage or just kind of starting her up and driving with your FCD meters turned off? If you drive for the former, anything but the RE92’s will take at least 5 mpg off you tally and that is being kind. If you drive like the latter, about what Eric mentioned. You should receive better wet traction, better dry traction, and better handling with another brand tire but an Insight was designed for one purpose and that was maximum FE. The OEM tires selected are part of the design and a change to it will cost you in some respects.

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net