Dave,

For current Hoosier Street TD I'm paying $185 per tire. The 185/60-13 R7 are $195-200. Last week I email Hooiser for some help deciding whether to stick with the Street TD or go to the R7, my concern was the wieght difference (the TDs are only 11lbs). I was told for the my 100whp car that I'd be better of with the TD. They also told me they are coming out with a new / updated tire, 20.5 x 6.0 - 13, which offer more grip and will also go a few more heat cycles as well. It's due September / October. Basically they are waiting tell the sell of existing stock of Street TD, which means they may have some smoking deals on the older tire.

Now as for those Avon overheating, yes it is possible to do them in very quickly, they are fine for anything sub 1500lbs. When I ran them on my car it was 1780 with me in it, much more than that I bet you could cook them in a couple of laps. If I was doing untimed track days I'd buy a used set to play with. They were heaps of fun, with a bit taller sidewall then the Hoosiers you could hang the car waaaaaay out. My buddy whose known for wrestling old dirt bikes in the most alarming manner commented "those sure look like fun", total giggle fest. If there's timing I'll be on the Hoosiers.

Tom