got these off my other honda last year as the black ones had a fracture in one of them and on with the new 17 inch mg wheels http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/SMHearn/media/Graham/20140124_233705_zpsfa1216d4.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/SMHearn/media/Graham/20140122_172908_zps6d8f87f1.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1
c.v joint make a knocking noise, if its creeking its more likely to be a steering related balljoint or bush of some description or the other thing with that sort of noise is have you checked your power steering fluid level as if its low it will creek and groan on hard lock when under strain..
Good news on the brakes, stopping should never be underrated. Stickers should arrive soon. Window tinting will look fine on a silver car, go for a mid-tone tint though not limo black.
This didn't bore me bat shit crazy for 360 miles On the up side, new wipers on the way. Exciting stuff. Also bought and used the chemical guys trim restorer last weekend and it's amazing stuff. Will get some pics up this weekend with the second coat