Bloke at my local tyre place reckons these are even better than Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s or Michelin PS2s and can get me them for

I've had them, noiser, less grippy and don't last as long (around 6k for me) as F1's. Also the price you have been quoted sounds expensive I pay less than that for F1's fitted so assuming yours are the same size (225/40/18) then it's a rip off. I paid under £100 a corner fitted for the Ultrac's but I wouldn't recommend them over F1's or Toyo T1R's. Also would not go for Michelins going on the experience of friends.

I'd get P Zero Neros given the choice, or the F1 GSD3s. Have Vredestein Wintrac Extremes on at the mo, not as good as the comparable Michelin or Pirelli equivalents and barely any cheaper.

Ta for the advice, I think I'll stick with my usual Goodyear Eagle F1s then !