Thank you for your input, Carey.
I noticed Tire Rack has the Vred Sprint+ in 195/60R15. Not the same as a Sportrac5, similar tread, but not the same. Same treadwear number: 300. But NOT the same tire and not the same price, 160-something. I wonder if Vredestein is going to offer that tire in more sizes, it would be great if they did.