My 2005 4/4 had a very unworn set of Continental 165/80x15 on when I bought it in Oct 07 at 2.5 years old and 2500 miles. I changed the wheels to stainless in Mar 08 and it was easier to get new tyres - my local source recommended the Firestone F560s and I was absolutely amazed how much better they were than the Continentals, which at that age were hardly likely to have aged/hardened much. The F560s have far more grip in both dry and wet conditions, and less squeal on cornering or braking. My impression is they have a softer compound. I have not come across a situation in which I felt I needed better (or wider) tyres.
I have tried them at 18 psi and find that a bit soft so am running at 21psi. This is with AVO dampers on the softest setting.
Nigel
