Hi.
My name is Brian, and I have recently been informed of the MX-5 owners club
Myself and partner both own MX-5’s. Mine is a (2005) 55 plate 2.0i Sport (17" wheel rims) in Silver, and my partner’s is a (2004) 04 plate 1.8 Euphonic (16" rims) in Black.
I could use some advise though please… as mentioned, I have the 2.0i Sports model with 17" wheel rims, and in order to pass my 1st MOT I need 2 new rear tyres, although have decided to replace the front 2 at the same time, but I am unsure what to buy???
Mazda UK have not been as helpful as I feel they could be, providing me with little guidance - can anyone advise me?
My present tyres (originals) are Michelin 205x45x17x84w.
I am thinking about replacing them with either Avon or Yokohama tyres? purely because of cost, but wondered if i will be compromising or impeding the performance of the car?
Looking in the dealerships, it seems to me that on the 1.8 16"rim models they use Yokohama tyres as a standard, yet on the 2.0 sports 17"rim models they use Michelin as a standard - I dont know why?
I have been told by my local Mazda dealer that there is no difference between Yokohama and Avon tyres, both are suitable and either will do…but they dont seem too convincing.
I can get the better deal on a set of 4 Avon tyres from my local garage, but, to play it safe, I should get Michelin tyres i guess? But they are more than double the cost of Avon tyres. The Yokohamas are £100 more than the Avons also?
Can anyone help me? Is there a recommended tyre for my car? Or am I safe to put on Avon tyres ??
Many Thanks, Brian
