Great advice and I'll only add to it incrementally. R-compound tires usually like at least 3 degrees on negative camber, which will not be obtainable with OEM suspension. The other thing to realize is most R-compound tires can get used up inside of 200 miles. Sure, there'll be rubber left, but heat cycling will take the best performance out of the tire. Slicks are similar, but even more RADICAL in cost and performance. Think of these as specialized performance products, not just tires. I will add that R-compound tires today are stickier and faster than pure racing slicks of yesteryear, but they take an experienced pilot to get the best from them. I think your decision to stick with max performance summer tires makes sense for the time being. Save some of the money and use them for adjustable swaybars and upper suspension arms while you get more experience on the track.
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