Track Tires Options

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I have been running Victoracers the last several seasons with good success. I recently changed pressures drastically (running 48 to 50 hot) with good success as well, and have now found out that Kumho has discontinued the 205/50-15 size.

So now i am stuck going to a new tire, and not sure where to go. I am on a budget, and Hoosiers are not in the realm of possibility. I have been told the wear on the Ecsta's are closer to Hoosier levels, and i really need something that will last.

The 2 options i have been pointed to are the Toyo Proxes, and the Avons. The Toyos i am told are about .5 a second slower then the victos, but longer life. I can live with that, as there is a lot more then half a second to be found in my driving skill. The Avons i have heard mixed info on, everything from the best thing since sliced bread, to not worth it at all.

With my current wheels (Julian Racing 15x6) i cant run a 225 without flares (not an option for my class), so i am stuck with a 205 size. Car weighs in at 2356, stock 2L, nothing too fancy. It is a dedicated track car. I do 3 to 4 autocrosses a year, 4 to 6 DE's (if we'd stop losing our tracks, would be more), and plan to do 3 club races this year. Hot temp performance and longevity are my major concerns, as well as something that can run well with the limited camber adjustment on a stock 914.

Any thoughts?

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I am looking at Hanook F200s slicks right now, will last for the 25-30 auto-xes I do, and a couple of auto-x schools. I am looking at the c70 compound. they have a c-30 that will not burn out as fast due to heat.

I have a buddy with a heavy E36 M3 that will be running a set of Nitto NT-01s They are supposed to be close to the Victoracers. He is running them because that is what his sponser wants him to run. But free tires are good tires. I will report back with his runs, and see how he does. He is in the same Auto-x class as I am this year. So it could be interesting, thou I think slicks and suspension and lightness will beat HP and moderate tires any-day.

From what I can tell driving them the little I have, is they stick, and when you get to the end the limit, the go above with out a dramatic snap. Just kinda slide off, will have to see how they do at an auto-x or DE.