Finished the spark plug change - only took weeks. Bit cautious when working on the car in the nice days...with the logistics for parts so lengthy...
Only damaged one wire...luckily I borrowed a plug boot remover tool from a friend - lifesaver:
I also rotated tires...discovered this:
No doubt main contributor was the mis-adjusted toe out - I have plenty of life on the majority of the tire - but not that inside...I will lever on my first set of GY's - they have plenty of life. Only need them to get me to winter where I will install a fresh set.