Tyres...

Haven't got a price, but I'd suggest asking about the Marangoni Mythos.

They ran a set in the Nurburgring 24hr race in 2005 on a BMW 330cd.

Also, the slightly harder Zeta Linea should be available in your size - they're used in the RX8 Cup series.

The Zeta Linea has a funny tread pattern:

I've been more than happy with my cheapie Marangonis on the track - usually get 2 days use out of them, and I'm not exactly gentle with the throttle.

I don't really want tyres I've never heard of tbh. The Nexans blow heh.

I know what you're saying.

However, AutoItalia have been raving about the Marangoni range for years now and they regularly come near the top of tests in Auto Bild - who do just about the most in-depth tyre tests of any magazine.

Failing that, I can't really recommend anything that comes in Carlos Fandango sizes.

I ran GS2 s (IIRC the current F1s are GS3) and they were quite good all round but didn't last quite as long as the Toyo T1S that replaced them. The Ibiza is running Stunner Scudo (cheap Michelin brand) and for the cost I can't fault them as they do grip well in the wet and dry but they feel like they are a bit on the hard side, but I think that of Michelin rubber normally.

Owners Club recommended tyres for my car seem to be Toyo T1Rs or Goodyear Eagle F1s. Apparently the Toyos are grippier but don't last as long and tend to go off a bit once they're at 3-4mm.

I had Marangoni Trios on the Ka. I'd rate them as OK, but not great. Certaintly not the best for the cash.

Good on the golfs the F1s are. IME Uniroyals are the best for wet grip.

Trios are the budget tyre in the range, designed for shopping trolleys.

I guess I'm giving the F1s a shot then.

Well, if you're willing to (a) spend more money and (b) have a set for winter Goodyear make a winter tyre in your size - 167 quid from Mytyres. Otherwise I'd go for Conti Sport Contact 3, brilliant steering feel and progressive slip - would avoid snow in them though...

Thinking about that, yeah, I'd avoid snow in the Clio V6 without winter tyres - I would be far too tempted to do something silly. :)

winter tyres up front and summer on the rear could be fun :)

On a private track.

In winter, it's usually everybody else that scares me. But with that car and that set up, well...

I'm having Goodyear F1s all round, and using them all winter :-)

Welsh Winter Meet?

Knockhill remember ;-)

I didn't forget, but, Wales too...

It's gonna cost me several thousand quid in V-Power to get to Knockhill man! I could do without the 700 mile round trip to wales as well ;-)

lol pussy!