[yelsew]

Try throwing the newer Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 on your list. Had the opportunity to test these recently and they grip much better than the stock Primacies, but without the crazy amount of grip or turn in response of the MPSS. Comes in very affordable in the 225 size. I plan to put a set on my new wheels in the spring, except I may size up because the tread width is about the same as the primacies and not as wide as the max performance tires, so a small size may look stretched.

I've also driven the continentals, and they are also a very good option, and are also inexpensive when on sale.