To close on this thread, jI ust ordered a set of Hankook RS-3 in 225/45-17 and 255/40-17. Thank you to everybody for your recommendations and experiences with these tires.
This weekend I think I may find a large parking lot to do some "car control" with my old Sumitomo HTR Z III...
Actually there seems to be a large contingent of drift folks in this area so I may see if I can sell my take-offs to them
Or maybe I will try my hand at some drifting on the old tires. Hopefully I don't end up in the drifting fail videos that are prevalent...