competition tires: Kumho vs Yoko

[Tessie McMillan <tessmc@domain.elided>]

I was just looking at Tire Rack's Web site and doing the usual good job of 
confusing myself completely in a search for competition tires. The 
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup -- which pegs at nearly $200 a tire -- looks 
like it gives incredible performance and wear. However, I think my needs 
are quite a bit more modest.

I'm thinking of going with my tried-and-true-but-wear-out-fast Yokohama 
Advan A032R ($149 a tire -- seems like such a huge waste), but also came 
across the Kumho Ecsta V700 at $110 a tire.

Anyone have experience with the Kumhos or with both tires? Can you comment 
on their performance on a passenger sedan? I think I'm more concerned with 
wear than super-strong adhesion. I'd happily drive my street tires 
(because I do like to have a little drift) but they chunk so badly and 
give *terrible* braking performance -- I only get one session out of 
them (AMHIK).

Any and all creative ideas appreciated. Thanks!

Tess
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