Here are the tyres I have had experience with;
326's
I don't really need to comment. Standard magna 195 rubber was better than 326's in 235. You could easily break 3rd gear (it was manual) in the wet...... Redefine scary torque steer.
Firenza's
195/50/15
These were on a mirage that saw a LOT of track work. We went through 2 sets.
Dry: 6/10
Wet: 6/10
If you have to buy cheap tyres get these.
These are a really impressive tyre and on the track they would last 5-6 laps before over heating but that said the car is light. From the feedback I have heard, on bigger cars they have less grip than the likes of s03's as you would expect but everyone agrees that they are incredibly predictable and provide plenty of feedback. I just had a report from my dad who has an my03 and reports the same thing. (i told him not to buy tight arse tyres for the rex but he wouldn't listen)
Goodyear Eagle F1's
195/50/15
Dry: 5/10
Wet: 6/10
I didn't rate these as much as the firenza's surprisingly.
Falken Azenis ST115
225/45/17
Dry: 7/10
Wet: 9/10
These were on my 99 wrx and these saw track work and 20,000km of daily driving and I loved them. They were predictable and the sidewalls were stiff.
Dunlop SP9000
205/55/16
Dry: 3/10
Wet: 4/10
These are on my current s15 on the standard wheels and I HATE them with a passion. There is hardly any grip and the sidewall is soooo soft. There is almost no feedback at all and probably due to the profile they are very slow to react.
I would go as far as to say that the Simex (or whatever they are) that the car came with were better.
Maybe Duncan they are better in a lower profile and with extra width but I just cant speak strongly enough about how bad they are.... I can't wait to destroy them at the track in a couple of weeks
It may be that I liked the st115's just because I had a wide tyre on a rex which has so much grip anyway but I would buy them again at the right price.
James