i own a 2011 Mk3,5 2.0L RC. A full set of Yokohama Blue Earth were transformational. The difference in ride and handling was noticeable as soon as I drove away from the fitting centre. I have had these for a few years - I only do a low annual mileage - but have never lacked confidence in them at any time. The roads where I am are terrible too.
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Looking at Rainsports next time, can I ask, what does the car handle like with them fitted. I need something that is good for all year round motoring , but not at the expense of being a little fun to drive enthusiastically if the opportunity arises 
How do you find them in general?
I use to have them on a Japanese import van I used to own.
I strongly dislike the PS5. I’ve had them on two cars now (not the MX-5), and I find them not a patch on PS4. Even get some torque steer on a 114hp car in them lol. Comfort wise they’re fine, but that’s about it imo.
Out of that list I’d probably go Conti Premium Contact 6.
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I’ve been enjoying Avon ZV7 on my NC. I went for a set of 215/45 17s, they fit very nicely and were cheaper than 205s for some reason. The speedo seems unaffected by the marginally increased rolling diameter - checking on GPS and against traffic speed signs - unless of course it was under registering beforehand.
The Avons get a good wet rating too. Most importantly I had great fun without shredding them on my last track day! Nice and progressive when they start sliding. On the track. Of course.