S2 TYRES! whos got what and how much

[theelanman]

Ive decided to get new rubber all round.....I have 8 205x45x16 sat in the garage all part worn some odd ones some pairs but I want to get some new rubber as its getting towards the cold part of the year...
my question to the all knowing is....what rubber and how much
I would like a quiet, grippy tyre with a good durability.....the other factor is that I dont really want to spend more than £280 so thats £70 per tyre fitted and balanced.......
what have people got and what are the verdicts on grip and durability?
cheers
G

[Fubar1764]

I picked up a pair of Yokohama AVS ES100 for the fronts and have been very happy with them. Andy B races with them (not that he's been sponsored by Yokohama or anything ) and recommended them to me. It's a fairly aggressive tire but not nearly as much so as say the Pilot Sports or SO3s, but I like that the tires complain before the grip breaks. Better than expected wet weather performance for a summer tire but not as confidence inspiring as an A/S tire. Finally, Andy tells me the tires are good for 30k miles. Take that, GSD!
Hope that's helpful.

[M100 TWO]

Theelanman scroll down wheels and tyres to find AUTOCAR TYRE TEST which is still current


john