Tire Suggestion Sub 45* and Summer

[Shane2GSX]

Just ordered some Enkei RPF1's 17x8. I have a few days to decide on tires before they get mounted. Size will be 225/45/17, and it will be a street tire non-drag radial. My choice as of now is the Kumho MX (summer tire). Quite a few DSMers are in the 10's pulling consistent 1.6's on these tires. But I recently read some reviews about them being total crap and unstable in sub 45* weather. If true, this won't work. I like to drive my car in the winter on occaission on clear days. Ideally I'd like a tire that's good for dragging and street use all year around in dry conditions.

Snow and ice isn't a concern as I won't be driving in those conditions. My only concern really is how much performance and stability/safety do I stand to lose in colder conditions with a summer tire vs. an all season tire. My summer tires now seem fine in the winter.

A few DSMers are pulling good times and 60 footers on Kumho Ecsta ASX's (all seasons), so I thought about those.

Or should I just stick with my original choice of Kumho MX?


Any suggestions?

 

[nlzn]

I've always used F-1s and love em.
Potenzas have worked well also (but never used them on my DSM, mainly my s13) as well as Azenis, but they won't last long but are VERY grippy.

I actually have two brand new F-1's FS (since I went back to stock wheels) w/ 10miles on em if you're interested. Im in Louisville.

 

[Shane2GSX]

Any other opinions?

How much performance and stability do I stand to lose in colder temps (not snow or ice) with a summer tire vs. an all season tire?

How much performance do I stand to lose with an all season vs a summer tire in hotter temps?