Yeah be nice to have the option to swap out the look, never knew it wasn't the actual exhaust tips on show.
Unless you go to Michelin Cup 2's you might find you'll be taking a backwards step in outright performance. I know it's a FWD hatch, but if you're going to use one might as well use the best.
https://tyres.rezulteo.co.uk/expert-advice/tyre-reviews/2019-best-sports-tyres-sport-auto-magazine-test-on-a-honda-civic-type-r