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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Brant,

The 2 races that are more certain are Pueblo (of course) and actually planning on Road America. I have some family out there, and Dan Mayer might run out there with his 944, so we might provide a support system for us slow cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) For the third, its kind of in the air, but Vegas, Kansas, or Texas. Depends on the state of the car, finances, and time off of work. I'd like to hit Miller, but i am vaguely thinking about alternating Road America and Miller each year, just because those 2, as well as Pueblo are all in a row, and would be a huge stretch to hit all 3. Road America is where my dad used to race, so it would be a lot of fun to go there.

For tires, Eurosport is where i got the recommendation for the Avon's, and their wear experience has been incredible (as in good). Graeme was the one who originally got me into the Victos, and he was the recommendation on the Toyo's.

I have talked to Tire Rack, and at last check, they only had like 11 205's left in stock (was maybe a month back), and had no plans on getting more in, per Kumho.

Are the Hanook's and Nitto's DOT tires? I cant run a true slick for well anything i run in, which is why iask the question.

I have i think 6 Victo's right now, but as it is really a dead end option, i want to move into something else. I will use up what i have, but i dont want to spend another 2 years working out tire setups either.

Anyone know the camber requirements for the various tires? Victos called for a degree and a half, which was basically impossible to dial in to a stock 914 without offset balljoints (dont ask my current camber, simply put, its not the 1.5 degree, and its not correct either). It is info i have to get from Kumho directly, and not sure what others have found out.

Brant, Ron Maxwell is running some Yokohamas, and i am meeting Hugh tomarrow and will see what hes running. I have some time to decide still, but this is all new. Any idea on the Hoosier cost for those spec tires?