nice post Java.
I've done a lot of research and what I found was that the stock tyre was custom developed between Bridgestone and Honda specifically for this car..
thats rare.
Honda know what they are doing (except with that stock stereo!) and thats good enough for me... you might find stickier tyres, but there is more to it than just that. Its an all round package custom made for the vehicle.. say no more..