change to original 165/80 Firestone Fuelsavers ?

[thor]

Fitted Firestone 165/80 FS590 yesterday, only a quick drive, but the car seems a lot more nimble then on the 185/70s!
And now I used a place which could balance the wheels properly (not always an easy task with the Lotus alloys), and the steering seems rock solid, with all vibrations gone.
All 4 tyres were changed last year in the UK before my buy, but obviously by someone who didn't have a clue. As there was not a SINGLE weight put on, and now there are at least a couple on each wheel, inside and out!

[thor]

Proper test yesterday, up to 80mph and a bit. silky smooth with no vibrations, and the steering feels a lot better with the 165/80s. I've never been a big fan of going back to the slimmer original size tyres, but now I take it all back, and wish I did this last year.

29 degrees and sunshine here, driving around in the city traffic around lunchtime with nimble steering, a temperature not much above middle (with standard fan), and a new Susan Miller stainless exhaust poking out from the back.... And the the lovely drive back from the office awaiting.

This is the life..