MADMETHBANSHEE wrote:any one got recommendations for alternatives?
First thing is to have a look in the Forum Directory. Big red button at the top of the window.
Then go to the Tyre Survey thread. Something like 27 pages of members experiences with various brands.
What will happen with threads like this is that you'll just get a zillion different recommendations based on what people are now running, including tyres that don't match your specifications/needs at all but "they're beaut tyres, mate". Funny thing, though, is that no-one ever makes a mistake in their choice of tyres so all that happens is they recommend them as buyer justification. You'll find, though, that there are only maybe half a dozen tyres that people will consistently buy and replace with the same. Look for those in the Tyre Survey thread and use them as your short list.
There are also a number of threads in the Tyres sub-forum which relate to specific brands/styles.
I'm going to lock this thread now. We like to keep it tidy around here.