I am thorough my second set of stock REO50As and looking for something else. Has anyone tried the new Kumho Ecsta XS? I am thinking of going to 225/40-18 on the stock rims. How do they stick? How long do they last? I am in norhern CA so no snow, and I take it easy in the rain. I want max cornering in the dry. I am not too worried about noise, but the G-force TAs I had on my last car were really annoying. I used up two full sets of RE050As in 30K miles on the MS3 so I am not easy on tires. The Ecsta XS is reasonably priced (at least against REO50A and Advan), so if I get at least the same mileage or a little less, I'll be happy.