Blowout! new tyres.. suggestions please?

Hi guys,

Just had a blow out this morning.. rear passenger. Tyre is completely off the rim. Managed to control it and get to the hard shoulder so all good.. but now I need to sort out a new tyre!

I had vredstein ultrac sessantas, which are about 3500 miles old (fitted last year I think) - but unfortunately they seem to be discontinued. In the process or ringing around to see if anyone has them in stock.. but if not I will need to get some different ones.

Got a couple of questions though about that if someone could give me some advice!

1) Should I ideally replace both if I cant find the same brand / tread pattern (sessantas are weird in that the tread patterns go in different directions - http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=656514&stc=1&d=1331499245 )

2) If I cant get hands on those.. any suggestions on similar types? I remember spending ages researching tyres before but I need to get this sorted pronto as I need to be travelling for work.

Cheers

Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Michelin Sport Cup 2

Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Michelin Sport Cup 2

Cheers - just looked those up. I may have my hands on one sessanta in my size. According to Vredestein they have discontinued them in my exact size which is a bit unfortunate.

May have found one in Leeds but they wont deliver. Got a few local garages checking stocks too. A bit reluctant to get rid of my remaining one as its got plenty of life left in it. Not the best situation but could have been worse!