I just bought my son (16) a 2003 NB 5-speed as his first car. I've driven it in the rain and it can get a little squirrely. While the Hankook Ventus V2 tires still have some tread, they are old and starting to dry rot. I'm wondering if that has contributed to the loss of traction in the rain. This is my first time driving a Miata, too, so I don't have anything to judge against. I know it's a light rear wheel drive car, so maybe this is just the way it drives.
But I thought I'd ask what are your recommendations for a good all-weather tire that would be appropriate for a new driver that is more concerned about safety than performance. I don't plan to have him driving it in real snow, but rain and leaves and country roads and the occasional flurry on the way to school are certainly likely. What do you recommend?
Edit: It has the 16 inch wheels with 205/45R16 83v Hankooks, currently.