Tyres for a MK1?

[Birdster]

Hi,

I've had a Google, but threads seem to relate to 14" tyres that I can't find anymore. What's the current best tyre? F! Autocentres have Uniroyal Rain experts for £42 fully fitted. Or a drive to WIM and they have the Ze-914's in stock http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/contact-blackboot... (I believe these are the guys recommended quite a few times for £45 fitted each?

Thanks

[Birdster]

Thanks everyone. IT's running on old tyres with a suspect date code that make the handling 'lively' to say the least. Week 52, or year 02 I think that means.

[Birdster]

I was thinking about that. I do like the original daisy wheels with the mariner blue, but perhaps an upgrade may be in order?

Would these be genuine? Never upgraded a car, or purchased alloys so wouldn't know where to look.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-BBS-alloys-4x100-vaux...

Or these for a more standard look?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mx5-Mk1-VR-Limited-Alloy...

[Birdster]

They do look nice and would look perfect with a refurbishment.

Just to clarify those Uniroyals are Experts and not Sports. I've not see many people mention them, but I'm hoping they are not too poor a relation.

[Birdster]

Sounds like a good drive. This will be my first winter with the car and it's too easy to slide the rear. I imagine in winter weather it will be dangerous with old tyres.

Thank you for the replies.

F1 Autocentre in Brentwood have the tyres and the Hunter alignment machine.

I'm wondering if it's worth asking them to do the alignment, or one of the tyres shops mentioned on WIM websites? They seem to have a list of other satellite sites. I'm guessing these are people they have a relationship with?