[s-cars] Kumho Ecsta ASXs

[David Mackintosh]

I'm interested in trying the Falken Ziex 512 (probably 255/40-17 on 8"
rims), the price is certainly right.  With a treadwear of 360, they can't be
too sticky, but how do they work otherwise as a performance tire?  I don't
need maximum dry grip, but I do push hard occasionally on the street and
plan on 2-4 track days (DE) per year.  Is the response nice and progressive?
Quiet while cornering?  I will use another set of wheels/tires for heavy
snow, but I would like something that's good in the rain and not totally
useless in the snow.  As a point of reference I'm now using Toyo Proxes ZR4
(225/50-16), which aren't too bad (M&S rated, will probably keep for winter,
then replace w/ studless snows).  
 
Anything else in that price range I should consider? 
 
-David
 
> If you're looking for an all-season tire, I would highly recommend the
Falken Ziex 512. We have these mounted on my wife's A6 4.2. It was top rated
last year by Consumer Reports for High performance all-season. The wet
traction and resistance to hydroplaning on these is phenomenal.
 
> Hap, wit dakine tire info from Evahboost, Maguire