Yeah, it's not the best, so it stays in garage + under car cover most of the time. Paint on the front is a bit crappy too, which you can see in the first pic (it's not just dirty there). Luckily, the second two pictures are more representative of what it normally looks like!

 

does anyone have an idea that when I put on my rims and tires that it will be a problem if i do not have the fender shields under the front bumper? Right now the fender shields the rubber between the tire and front bumper is off. I wonder what happens if I installed my rims in the front if it will cause issues?

 

So I mounted my new rims on with the bridgestone S-04s and I am quite impressed with these tires. They grip fairly well and are quiet.