[dizzyblonde]

The Raptor was fitted with maxxis when we first got it, its still got the front on, but has a Storm on the rear now(Im Indoors is skint so couldn't replace the rear)
He hasn't raved about the Maxxis in the way I'd expect if he had an excellent tyre, just says they are 'ok'. He prefers to have some that last, but the Raptor doesn't give him much choice with that...the Maxxis did last a fair few miles considering this.

He does prefer the Storm on the rear(but you don't want to know the info on that)
I have heard some good reports about the VP2 from my tyre fitter, the price you have there seems reasonable to me, as the Storms are £180 a pair fitted at our tyre shop just to compare.