16" Tyres for the MX-5

[rfn]

The MX needs two new tyres - the front ones are nearing the legal limit. There is plenty of tread on the rears but depending on prices I can get I may just replace all four.

Currently on there are Bridgestones (I think).

I was looking at putting on the Goodyear GSD3's in 205/45R16 but Camskill prices these at £87 each. The Toyo T1-R are £64 each. I wanted to get a vague idea of which people would go for (or an alternative) before I ring the local tyre centre and try and get them to price match!

[matt uk]

I put a set of Toyo T1-R's on mine - great price/performance combination

[S7Paul]

What's the view of Avon ZV3 or ZZ3's? Anyone used them?

[MX-5 Lazza]

I'd go for the F1s if you can stretch that far but if you can't the Toyos aren't far behind.

S7Paul said:

What's the view of Avon ZV3 or ZZ3's? Anyone used them?

Rubbish.

[rfn]

I had the F1s on my Mondeo and my Ibiza before then so I know they are a good tyre. Will see what sort of deal I can get on them.

What are people's thoughts on having different branded tyres on the front and back - an issue?

[maz8062]

Vredestein Sport trac

[S7Paul]

MX-5 Lazza said:

I'd go for the F1s if you can stretch that far but if you can't the Toyos aren't far behind.

S7Paul said:

What's the view of Avon ZV3 or ZZ3's? Anyone used them?

Rubbish.

Thanks, I figured that might be the case.

[MX-5 Lazza]

rfn said:

What are people's thoughts on having different branded tyres on the front and back - an issue?

Not a problem as long as they are the same type of tyre i.e. don't mix summer/performance and all-weather tyres.
Also, always make sure you have the best tyres on the rear.