Currently on Uniroyal RS4s on the back, and RS3s on the front. Fronts have done 30,000kms, and surprisingly haven’t worn much. But one has developed a slow puncture. Its a 2013 dated tyre, so I don’t think its worth repairing. I thought RS4s were available, but its now all RS5s, effectively a different tyre.
Since 2018, the car has barely covered 7000kms, and I’m not sure how long I’m going to hold onto it. I doubt it will go on a track ever again.
So can’t justify spending too much on a pair of fronts. I’m not sure “ditchfinders” really exist today (ie a truely diabolical tyre). The Jag has Radar Dimaxs, which I don’t have any complaints about (though the Jag is a completely different kind of car).
I’m looking at Kumho Ecsta HS52 at about £60 each, fitted, versus £80+ for the Uniroyal RS5s.
Probably the two brands I would go with tbh. Although in Mk3 sizes 17" I’ve now had experience with the 3 sets of Kuhmo but one in 16" on my daily driver, can’t fault them. Also when owning a Mk2 I had a full set of Rainsports on that in 15" size, agin couldn’t fault them.
I just put a set of Uniroyal RS5’s on (all round). Got them for a very good price (£35 each, fitted & balanced) because they were part worn (if they had been cleaned up they would have looked new!). Local company to me (trusted by many friends & colleagues). He also had a set of Avons.
I went with FALKEN Ziex ZE310 Ecorun’s in the end; matter of what was available, price and spec. £116 for the pair, fitted. They haven’t lined up the spots which is a bit annoying. Thickest rim protector I have seen in a long time.
