Please don't get F1A2. Very overrated! Michelin PS4 would be a much better choice!
PBS pads would be a good choice. Turns out I have a set for sale.
I'm loathing my F1A2's currently and it's only damp out! Third gear when VTEC engages and still isn't gripping! Ugh! Having to drive so carefully, which is what I didn't enjoy about the T1R's...
As for the winter tyres I can recommend Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme, had them on my EP3 back when I also used it during winter. I don't know how much snow you usually get, but mine worked perfectly well on wet roads as well as
in heaviest snowfall. I just don't know if they sell Vredestein in the UK? If not, the Michelin Alpin A4/5 are also decent winter tyres.
Cheers
Mike