[one trick phoney]

Okay - after a bit of a panic with the boot/key over the weekend I have now completed the suspension work.

I discovered a broken spring on the rear a couple of weekends ago and having been unsucessful in sourcing an 'original' spring I splashed out on a set of 'Sport' springs by AVO. (long email chain with AVO to ensure suitability!).

New springs and shocks at the rear - new springs and shocks at the front. (as well as the new TCA's on the front) Oh, and another split cv boot - so both outer CV joints have been replaced now.

Before and after measurements (AVO springs potentially -40mm) show a drop of approx 5mm at the front and at the back, well to be honest theres no way of telling because of the broken spring. I have to admit that I was expecting a 'visible' drop, especially at the front as the new spring was half the free length of the original. 26 years of 'sag' i guess.

However - what a difference in the drive! much tighter (obviously) and sure footed despite the very dodgy tyres (and at last the point of the thread!) - okay, has any one else heard of GISLAVED?

So, been on to Elite at Rainham (in Gods grand county of Essex) - I've used these guys for nigh on 20 years now and they are very good. I am going to go the whole hog and get 5 new tyres (205/60R15 on the original 6J rims) and thought I might get some opinion (or experience) on what choice I've been offered that are in stock and in my budget range.

Pirelli P6000
Vredestein SPORTRAC 2
Dunlop SP200 E

Any advice or alternatives welcome