Good Day All:

Well spring and track day season are fast approaching and I've got to get new track tires. For a number of years I've run the Kumho Ecsta DOT-R compound but am finding a wider variety of improved chocies today.

Here are my choices for near stock size for my Cadillac CTS-V.

Yokohama Advan A048 or Advan A005
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
Pirellis P-Zero Corsa
Toyo Proxes RA-1
Hankook Ventus Z214 or Ventus RSS Z211
(Ventus RSS Z211 is a bargain but being discontinued)
Kumho V710 or V70A
Nitto NT01
Hoosier R6 or R3 S05
(R3 is a good bargain but also being discontinued and I've heard it doesn't work well with heavier cars)

I'm a little concerned about a true slick (Yokohama Advan A005 or Hooiser R6/R3) as the loading in the bearings could be detrimental. This is, after all, my street car too. Other then the discontinued Hankook Z211 ($710), the tires for a set of four range in price from $890 - $1,220.

I've read a variety of stuff on each tire, but wanted some driver's inputs on grip (old Kumho Ecsta gets a little greasy on extended runs) and wear but no definitive answer.

Any help and valuable opinion is appreciated. Happy Motoring!

Mark "Feff" Pfeffer
www.MVPTrackTime.com