The tires themselves can make a difference too, and I'm not talking just about mid & low grade cheapies either. Here's a pic of one of my old Bridgestone all seasons when they were getting swapped out for summers.
I've since become a Michelin user and haven't looked back. I did see more even wear on my Bridgestone summers (I was using S04 Pole Positions) but as good as Bridgestone tires are, I've found that Michelin is on a whole different level.