ALL halogen bulbs are shit, without exception.

Ebay HID kids seem a good idea, but blind everyone else in the world becuase the reflector design is all wrong.

The proper answer is a retrofit HID projector but its a decent wee diy project. Google retrofit hid or go to hidplanet.com.

Tyres:

hankook K107 S1 Evo
Uniroyal Rainsport
Goodyear Eagle
Kumho KU31 ecsta sport

Are all models Ive used in the past and would use again.