My current RFTs are 205/45/17 84 V (2 x Bridgestones, 2 x Dunlops).
What load rating have folk gone to when changing to non-RFTs?
I'm pretty much set on Uniroyal Rainsport 3s in 215/45/17 (yes marginally bigger diameter but within recommendations and should 'correct' the speedo accuracy - this thread on PH helped me decide..). Loved the Rainsport 2s on a previous hot hatch and they're only £55 each online at the moment. Person in that thread went for 91Y XLs.
I can get the Uniroyals in 87Y or 91Y XL. Swinging towards the 91Y XL to compensate slightly for the move to softer sidewalls on non-RFTs (which should in theory retain decent turn-in), but don't want to end up with a tyre with a similar stiff ride to the RFTs so maybe the 87Y is a better bet? The Uniroyals also have a reputation for having soft sidewalls so again that's me back to the 91Y XLs. And round I go again
I know some people get on with them but I really didn't like how the felt on the car. Having swapped from RFTs to normal tyres on my previous 2 cars (both BMWs) I know the change they can make.
Cheers,
Ally