I am hoping they give a better ride on these brutal Concrete freeways in Calif. I have read that the Bilsteins should rebound faster than the OEM shocks and offer a smoother ride. I also know from past experience if you go too long on the OEM shocks, you will start to get premature tire wear. Although I don't have any signs of this yet. Still have the original Michelins, I will probably put another 5k on them.