best tyre options for day to day driving?
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I was actually considering starting a thread along similar lines as I'm considering tyre choices for an upgrade from my current tyres.
My current tyres are actually Uniroyal Rainsport 2s and while I'm very happy with the grip levels they produce and they are definitely a very good tyre for the price (£35 or so from camskill.co.uk in 195/50/15) I'm starting to become a bit tired of the slight lack in feel and feedback I'm getting compared to the Toyo T1R's I had before. However I'm definitely of the opinion that they have higher grip levels than the Toyo's especially in the wet.
My current tyres are actually Uniroyal Rainsport 2s and while I'm very happy with the grip levels they produce and they are definitely a very good tyre for the price (£35 or so from camskill.co.uk in 195/50/15) I'm starting to become a bit tired of the slight lack in feel and feedback I'm getting compared to the Toyo T1R's I had before. However I'm definitely of the opinion that they have higher grip levels than the Toyo's especially in the wet.
I've just fitted 4 Dunlop Bluresponse tyres 195/50/15 after reading some good reviews (probably Auto Express or similar).
Seem pretty good so far, loads more grip than my worn T1R's, and they are very quiet (about 67dB I think)
Do miss the slidey rear end on a wet roundabout on the T1R's though!
Seem pretty good so far, loads more grip than my worn T1R's, and they are very quiet (about 67dB I think)
Do miss the slidey rear end on a wet roundabout on the T1R's though!
Hankook V12 Evo are great on Mrs Lazzas Mini Cooper S and Michelin Energy Saver were outstanding on my Focus.
On the MX5 however I've never found anything that matched the Goodyear F1 gsd3 which you can't get now or the Bridgestone S02 which went years ago. I'm running Toyo T1R at the moment which aren't bad for budget tyres but I'm sure there's better out there.
On the MX5 however I've never found anything that matched the Goodyear F1 gsd3 which you can't get now or the Bridgestone S02 which went years ago. I'm running Toyo T1R at the moment which aren't bad for budget tyres but I'm sure there's better out there.
I have the Hankook V12 Evo's on my diesel Astra, and don't think too highly of them.
When looking at replacements for my MX5 I was going to replace the Toyos with Toyos, but they don't seem to have been improved/developed for years, whereas other manufacturers are improving or bringing out new versions regularly.
When looking at replacements for my MX5 I was going to replace the Toyos with Toyos, but they don't seem to have been improved/developed for years, whereas other manufacturers are improving or bringing out new versions regularly.
I've got a set of Rainsport 3 on my Mk2 and have been happy with them.
I find the grip very good, maybe even a little too good in the wet. It takes a lot of provocation to bring the tail out.
I haven't had a chance to try them on snow or ice though, but to be honest I probably wouldn't drive the mx5 in those conditions as most of the roads around where I live are very narrow with cars parked on either side.
I find the grip very good, maybe even a little too good in the wet. It takes a lot of provocation to bring the tail out.
I haven't had a chance to try them on snow or ice though, but to be honest I probably wouldn't drive the mx5 in those conditions as most of the roads around where I live are very narrow with cars parked on either side.
skinny said:
I quite like my Michelin pilot exalto 2. These are now getting replaced by pilot sport 3 which from initial feedback seem good too.
Pilot sport 3 isexcellent in the dry, as you expect, but also very good in the wet as long as not massive puddles ( like for the last 4 months). In normal wet conditions the compound keeps up the grip very well.Poor in snow though not helped by the tread pattern.
Edited by Gandahar on Tuesday 4th March 15:51
Well ive decided to give the the Dunlop Sport Bluresponse tyres a go, used blackcircles.com to get them booked in for a fitting at the garage round the corner, on friday morning. I know they arent a usual choice for an mx5 but im happy to give them a go. Its my first rear wheel drive car and having only passed 2 and a bit years ago, any tyre that helps keep the back end in check in the wet can't be a poor choice.
It certainly won't be touching a track until it gets the suspension refreshed anyway, if im honest it seems a little tyred.. (really poor joke, but its an appropriate thread so!)
It certainly won't be touching a track until it gets the suspension refreshed anyway, if im honest it seems a little tyred.. (really poor joke, but its an appropriate thread so!)
JB434 said:
I was actually considering starting a thread along similar lines as I'm considering tyre choices for an upgrade from my current tyres.
My current tyres are actually Uniroyal Rainsport 2s and while I'm very happy with the grip levels they produce and they are definitely a very good tyre for the price (£35 or so from camskill.co.uk in 195/50/15) I'm starting to become a bit tired of the slight lack in feel and feedback I'm getting compared to the Toyo T1R's I had before. However I'm definitely of the opinion that they have higher grip levels than the Toyo's especially in the wet.
+1My current tyres are actually Uniroyal Rainsport 2s and while I'm very happy with the grip levels they produce and they are definitely a very good tyre for the price (£35 or so from camskill.co.uk in 195/50/15) I'm starting to become a bit tired of the slight lack in feel and feedback I'm getting compared to the Toyo T1R's I had before. However I'm definitely of the opinion that they have higher grip levels than the Toyo's especially in the wet.
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