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Brand? You can see several brands if you go to tirerack.com and select the "competition" option on their tire finder app. Avon, Hoosier, Toyo, Kumho, Falken... lots to choose from.
Size is the question, and what I was hoping to get some feedback on in this thread. Most 225/50-15 tires will list a 6" wheel as the minimum wheel size for that tire, but it's not a great fit. A 195/50 would probably be the best fit for a 6" wheel, but that's a lot less rubber on the ground than a 205 or 215. The 225 may be pinched so much that the contact patch doesn't end up being any wider than a smaller tire that fits the wheel better. I think with the lack of any other information, a 205/50 would probably be the best bet and easiest fit in the wheel wells and on the wheel using OEM wheels. It will lower the car slightly (0.2") and have slightly better gearing than the stock 195/55's, and they're relatively cheap because they're very popular. Search ePay for some great deals on lightly used race tires.
Regarding wear, heat = wear, but heat = grip, too. A smaller tire will heat up faster than a larger one, and could be a real advantage on a cold day. On a hot day, a tire that's too small will overheat and not grip as well. It's all a balance.
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