Give up, I just sold him a Pirelli! It was a P Zero Nero though & when I had it on the car it was the only frigging corner that gripped!
Either grab another Nero mate so you have matching pair or bang that on the spare & go for a set of the following:
Kumho KU39's,
Falken 912's
Uniroyal Rainsports.
I have the Kumhos on & I'm extremely happy, but the other 2 get rave reviews as well & won't kill your wallet.
Best prices are found....
http://www.tyredrive.co.uk/
Or
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s0p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_17_inch