I ran the Toyo's for most of 4 race weekends (including 4 1.5 enduro's), I now run the Kumho 710's on my ITC CRX.
The Dyno show's the 185's to be quicker than the 205. Correct, at the end of a staight, and in certain corners, the 205 will provide better gearing, but a taller tire will offer more aerodynamic drag. I ran the 185 tire shaved 4/32's. This gave me a reasonable amount of competetiveness while not killing my budget. The full tread Toyo's are by far the best rain tire available in IT... observed by a little ITC car running 8th overall in the rain at Lowes last year
Now, suggestion? I don't know which tracks you willrace, but to learn... buy a set of 185's, shaved. Get some experience and save some coin. At that point you have a decision to make... Kumho or Hoosier. The Hoosier has a slight edge in grip on the 710, however, the Kumho is slightly less expensive than the Hoosier, but has a better contingency.
Again get the toyo's, get some experience... wait a minute, ITB?... why arent you running the 14" rims?
hoop
Greensboro, NC
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