Tyres for best grip?

[BIG DUNC]

Coming up for changing the tyres on my mk1 / NA. I want to stick to the existing size, 185/60-14.

What tyre should I go for, for best grip? Best all round grip that is. i.e. a track day tyre that is great when hot is no good on a wet cold night.

I am not too worried about cost or how long they last. I am a firm believer that tyres are cheap compared to the cost of an accident and the tyres on there now still have plenty of tread, but are very perished.

What do you people use, and how do you rate them?

[binnerboy]

available in that size

continental premium contact 5 - good tyres
dunlop blue response - I have these on my old barge
uniroyal rainexpert get good feedback from people who have used them

I use michelin PS3 but not sure of they are availble in the size you need

[BIG DUNC]

Thanks. I was looking at PS3, as I have them on another car, but could not find them in that size.

[AmiableChimp]

I'm running Vredestein Sportrac 5 and haven't been disappointed!

I went up to 195/60/14 but they are available in 185 also.

[Sad Weevil]

I also have Vredestein Sportrac 5, they're a good all-rounder.

[griffdude]

Uniroyal Rainsport 3

They're a soft tyre which gives good dry grip & the tread pattern works well in the wet. Perfect for a light car like the MX5.

Plus the price is a bargain- look on Camskill.

[BIG DUNC]

Thanks for your input guys.

I will probably be ordering at the beginning of next month.

[countzero]

I've been using Nankang NS2R, great on track and rated B in the wet - they use them in the MX-5 championship