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Racer,

Guess I should do an on-topic post.

Vast majority of folks are running 1 of 2 choices: Hoosiers or Toyos. Toyo RA-1s are the budget choice since they cost a bit less to buy and last quite a bit longer (20 to 30 DE days easily if flipped & rotated). Hoosiers give you more grip but about 1/2 the useful life. RA-1s also make good rain tires until the last 25% of their life remains... then they turn into slicks.

There are several more choices (in addition to the Kumhos & Yokos you know about)... such as Michelin Pilot Sport Cups (good for heavier and higher power cars). Or rumor has it Toyo is adding an R compond version of the T1S (to be called the T1R), which should make a good choice if you drive a lot in the rain and/or want one set you can drive anywhere. The T1Ses have a very aggressive tread that works well in all weather.

Another choice is Avon. They have a track-only slick that is pretty affordable. Dave, aka }{arlequin, scrubbed a set of sticker Avons in at Mid-Ohio but since he hasn't heat cycled them a few times I doubt he is ready to tell us how they compare to Hoosiers.

No lack of choice in the marketplace... which is good for us consumers, but it does make it hard to decide! If you blaze a new path, let us know what you choose and how it works out.