Got 4 205/55/16 NCT5's today for my 4x4, all in with tracking done as well

I've now done a few hundred miles and can def say that the NCT5s are far superior in the wet and a bit better in the dry than the old P6000s. No more noise either. Just have to see how long they last.

Too true about P6000s - my latest (second-hand) Octavia came with four P6000s, and after a once round in the wet, I couldn't get rid of them fast enough!

I used to have p6000s on my 306 (195/55/15s) and they seemed to work very well on there. Guess they are not suited to all cars!

The 306 was designed with michelins in mind, including the energy versions.

If a car is designed to handle well on the energy tyres will will handle well on anything

got 12000 out of my nct, 1.9 tdi and not driven hard, looking for advice on new tyres poss conti

Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 or Pilot Primacy are good all round tyres with a sporty edge and long life.

have you tried or know falken ze 512? thanks for your reply Craig

Octavia 4x4 - replaced 4 of Michelin Pilot Primacy which has been described by others as a good all rounder and very smooth. New tyres are 4 of Michelin Pilot Primacy HP which are extremely quiet with very encouraging grip levels on wet and dry roads. Thanks to a 20% discount on normal Costco pricess for a purchase of 4 tyres, total bill incl balancing (no tracking) came to £250.00. Costco offer ends 26 Nov 06

4x4 - I got 4 Dunlop SP SPORT 01's - I love 'em. Much better than my old Continental SportContact. Good all 'round and quiet.

couldnt' agree more about the P6000 - I had a set of these on a Honda Civic Hybrid once - they were actually scary to drive on in the wet - but the shop refused to take them back so I was stuck with them for a year.