All i can say is the front end is WAY WAY WAY stronger with the centerlink. If you are that concerned about your tires wearing then get the braces. Like i said, with the braces the stock cl will still move and the idler and pitman will weaken. If you launch real hard (15-20psi) your tires willstill pull in and if you have enough power your tires will stay pulled in all the way down the track....with the centerlink they wont. You really need to determine how much your going to race in 4hi. If your not going to race often then get the Cognito braces. For myself, i dont mind buying tires and i like a strong front end.