I've read numerous posts/searches about tires and sizes but I had a few more questions.

I have a 05' TL on Aspec suspension and soon to be Aspec wheels. I'll be running 245/40/18 tires and I don't know what kind of tire to go with. I drive pretty aggressive so I can be hell on tires. Currently, I'm running an all season directional tire (Toyo proxes 4's) on stock wheels and my only gripe is the life of the tire due to the soft rubber. I'll probably won't change my driving style so something has got to give. I balance, rotate, and align my car every 5k so I wouldn't mind going with another directional tire but winters get pretty cold here in GA (some snow and ice), so I think that throws out the directional summer tires.

I think I'm leaning towards another all season tire (directional or bi-directional) unless you guys talk me out of it. The General Exclaims UHP got rave reviews but I think they are either backordered or discontinued. The Continental DWS also have great reviews but I'm not sure that it's aggressive enough for those Friday-leave-work-early-spirited-drives to the gym. The GY Eagles are bad but have ok reviews. The BFG gforces have stiff walls and are noisey... the blah, blah, blaaaaahahahhaha....

So, any input would be greatly appreciated...

 

According to Consumer Reports:

UHP All season top recommendations: Pirelli P Zero Nero 82, Sumitomo HTR A/S 82, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 80, Continental Extreme Contact DWS 80...

BFG gforce 78, Nitto NT850 78, Bridgestone Potenza RE960 76, GY Eagle F1 and GT 76, etc...

UHP Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 82, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 82, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 82, Continental Extreme Contact DW 80, Hankook Ventus V12 evo 80...

Pirelli P-Zero 78, Kumho Ecsta SPT 78, Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 A Pole Position 78, Nitto NT 05 78, Yokohama S.drive 70...

 

For a summer tire, I'm a big fan of the Bridgestone Re760 Sports. I went from a Goodyear F1 to these and have been very happy.

 

Got a quote for some Hankook Ventus V12 in the $800 range... I thought these are cheap tires.

 

I finally found some 245/40/18 Generals Exclaims UHPs. Based on what I've read you can't go wrong with these.