15” limited choices: Cooper Cobra vs Mastercraft Avenger vs BFG Radial T/A vs ?

which is why talking about keeping a performance, summer compound tire for multiple years is a bit of a joke. i don't know why i would want to. they're going to heat cycle or age out after a year anyway. i'd rather get a really soft tire (UTQG 200 or less), and wear them out every year. all of which has nothing to do with the OP's question. he's got a very narrow criteria he's looking at. all of his selections will work fine for everyday driving. if he decides to auto-x or do a track day (which i don't think he mentioned), he should get another set of wheels and tires

Oh, I’m with you on this 100%.
As far as I know, that second set of 200 treadwear tires is a fantasy...assuming you’re talking about 15” in useful outer diameter sizes.

Here in the USA, there are no performance oriented 26” tall (give or take) tires for 15” wheels...aside from drag racing tires. If I’m wrong about that, please say so and make my day. :)

My choices were only limited because I wanted a matched set and my front wheels (which I like and want to stick with) limit me to a 225.