NeilMH

I did flash you (with my headlights I hasten to add) but you were otherwise engaged Were you planning to make a citizen's arrest?

I tried to be objective when I looked but I prefer Azure. I agree with what has been said about price... Oh and

NO LONGER AVAILABLE - NOW GONE A random collection of 4 tyres that were on my Rays when I bought them. All remained inflated ok until removed. No evidence of punctures. Some of them are probably best used for airfield days/drifting or similar. Please see pictures below and note about issue with tyre 4. Price: NOW GONE Collection only from Old Coulsdon in Surrey. Tread measurements are taken at 3 points across the main surface of the tyres not on the shoulders. 1. Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 245/45/18 100Y Tread - 5/4.75/5mm 2. Michelin Pilot Sport 245/45/18 96W Tread - 3/3/4mm 3. Her Majestey’s finest Accelera 225/45/18 95Y XL Tread - 3/4.5/3mm 4. Another Accelera 225/45/18 95Y XL (Please note this tyre has a slice out of the thicker part of the side wall - photo below) Tread - 2.75/3/3 The Acceleras have wear on the shoulders

At Hooley heading towards Coulsdon.

Well I now have 17s on - recently described by one new owner as "pants". I, however, like them - the 17s that is.

I don't know about the Michelins but commonly winter tyres are a much softer compound and when new I think they also have more tread depth (as much as another 4mm) than a summer tyre. So it's not uncommon for people to report better ride quality but also a feeling of them moving around on the blocks a bit especially when they have their full tread is still available. I really like mine (on 17s) and they are just Kumhos - but then I do have an unnatural obsession with ride quality. Look forward to hearing how you get on - obviously they will improve as you scrub off the coating.

Well done - sounds good . Re the tyres - once you know what they are we will be able to comment further. "Top-end" budget is an interesting phrase - could mean budget or mid-range. There are some mid-range tyres that are ok - it all depends on what they are. It's just a case of taking it easy until you know what's what.

Bedford is where I decided I wanted a 350Z. Drove one of theirs in torrential rain (mainly sideways) and loved it. It seemed to me like a good old fashioned sports car which was very predictable. Also had fun in their Caterham but struggled with the JP1 and the Clio Racer - didn't really get how to get the best out of them. Conditions were too bad to really do much in the Formula Palmer Audi but at least I didn't stall it coming out of the pits. Really safe place which does encourage you to explore.

Or being Bernie Ecclestone

A Mercedes Lorry which also had an Audi TT on top of it. Between Reigate and Banstead this afternoon.

Good stuff.. glad you are enjoying it

Congratulations - that sound great

And what is wrong with 45+ may I ask.....you can't beat experience...or hot sweats

The one to go for is DZ

Jack