Bassoctopus

I run Vredstein Ultrac on the ATR. 215/45/17 (IIRC)

I'm very impressed with them. Grip is good, wet weather is excellent, price is superb -

OldDogmeat

Never really come accross these before but after doing a quick bit of research they look quite good; Stiff sidewalls as well from what I have read in one user review so may be a good option for the S.

Where can you buy these cheap though? People above in this thread are suggesting these tyres can be had cheaply but theyre

phils2k

I just paid 103 from camskill. should be here tomorrow

they seem very good and used on some decent cars so hopfully they wil be good

OldDogmeat

OK; let me start here by apologising for the question I'm about to pose because it's been asked a zillion times; Reason I'm asking is more for how people are thinking rather than which is definitively the best option.

As far as I can tell, just about everything points to the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric as being the overall best option for a fast road-going S on 17" wheels, if money isn't brought into the equation (which it always is but stay with me here).

Phil above is looking to try the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta which intrigues me purely because it's a manufacturer I havn't looked at up till now but just about everywhere I look it gets great reviews and comes in very high in a lot of tyre tests.

Also the Potenza RE050-A gets great feedback on the 17" wheel.

Camskill sell all 3 of the above options with only a few quid difference really.

So what is it that has made you decide to go for the Vredesteins Phil? Have you tried the others? Is it purely price? (Always nice to save a few quid admittedly).

Bassoctopus

What's wrong with the OEM MZs?

MIP

I went for the f1 assymetrics over the re050's just based on the overal review scores on mytyres, being better across the board.

I can't do a fair comparison really, my re050's where nr. slick when they came off. But I can say that I'm impressed with the F1's so far, particularly in the wet.

phils2k

for me the OEM mz for i dont feel comfortable with under load. there seems to be too much movent in the tyres even in a straight line.

I am just trying to find a tyre i am happy with, and that will be suitable for my car/setup

OldDogmeat

That's a fair question Bass.

Going by the MyTyres test results the MZ's appear to fall below the 3 mentioned above in a number of areas; particularly wet grip.

Also, they're hard to get hold of now without paying a premium it seems (MyTyres are the only place I can find them listed atm and they are

mrcadburysparrot

Slightly

[QUOTE]Also, they're hard to get hold of now without paying a premium it seems (MyTyres are the only place I can find them listed atm and they are

s2000tim

How much are these?

Does anyone know if they come in 18's?