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hey..
ive got 17" motegi mr7's in gunmetal coming in the mail and i also ordered the yokohama parada spec-2 in the 215/40ZR-17 83W B size. i had narrowed it down to those tires or the Kumho Ecsta Supra 712..
my question is do you all think i made the right choice, ive heard good things about both tires. also, will the tire size look good with my 2" drop? thanks in advance.
later


update: my wheels came today too.. didnt have time to post in members rides but here are some pics...

 
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Man, the Parada Spec-2's are some of the sickest tires out right now. Not only is the tread design straight CRAZY, but they provide EXCELLENT wet-traction. You made a damn good choice.

 
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sweet, thanks! i cant wait for them to get here, ill post some pics up when they do.

 
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Very good choice I have 18s plus those tires and the ride is better then stock.

 
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the tires came today, the tread is crazy as hell..i highly recommend discounttiredirect.com if you are thinking about tires..good selection,FREE shipping, and i got the tires within 2 days of my order.
im gonna try to post a couple pics of them below.

now i just have to wait for the wheels to get here [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]

 

i also ordered my yoko's...I got 215/40/18 from tire rack and their price is actually better than what I got quoted at discounttire. tire rack wanted $568 shipped, while discounttire wanted $576 "free shipping" theirs is more expensive cause the price per tire was more.....

 
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Kind of off topic, but what grille is that exactly? And how is the fit?

 
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I'll be running Parada Spec-2's on my 18x7" Centerline RPM's (only 14.5 lbs each) with a set of Neuspeed Sport springs and Koni's. Lookin' forward to the performance since everyone's ravin' about these tires.

Terry

 
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How loud are the parada spec 2's? I have 520's and thy are loud as all hell. Hate them with a passion.

 
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The Parada Spec 2's are quiet, that's one of the main reasons I bought them in addition to the excellent wet traction.

 

im totally diggin this tread pattern, it is sooo sick!!! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/IMG]

 
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Thats the altezza grille from procarparts.com, was around 50 shipped i think, and it fits great but i had to order the black piece for a sedan for it to look normal when the hood is open (im talking about the black piece on the front bumper that goes around the hood latch and radiator thing)

 
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hmm, yummy tires!!!

 
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Those are the best tires out there beside the BFGoodrich G-Force, but the cool one only come in dry traction.......

 
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I just got a set of these mounted on my new Konig Mp3 18's, and they are smooth as silk. I heard that a larger tire would make my ride ruffer, but it actually improved... except when I travel down antoine street. Texas roads suck.

 
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Had Spec-2's on my car for about a month, now. Nice little race-inspired "hum" from them. . . VERY subtle, though. Got them wrapped around the new Enkei 5+'s in 17" size. Very nice combo! Wheels are a bit more work to keep clean, though. . . . MUCH more air than spoke, but I'll bet the brakes keep nice and cool. . . hehe

Oh, kinda pissed me off, initially. . . but this gal in my apt complex, two buildings down, also has a silver 02 EX coupe. Saw my tire and wheel package the day I drove it home (saw her oogling my car). Two days later. . .she's got the same freakin' wheels on her car (with Ecsta's around them). I was like. . . . NOOOO!!!!! But then I SAW her pulling up a few days later. . . . yup. CUTE! Going to instead ask her out! lol

It's all good, though. She's done nothing to her car but that. Whereas I've got a host of other things to set my car apart. So now that I'm over it, it's no big deal.

Uhm. . . oh yeah! Buy the Spec-2's! Hehehehe

 
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I had the paradas in 215/35/18 and loved them. Although after about 3 months they did start to get a little loud. Started to sound like I was in a bubba truck that had the little nubbies on the tires. But overal, I liked them.

I still have then up for sale right now casue I got 19" RH C2evos and put pirelli's on them. I like the pirelli's a little better cause they dont have as much road noise. They are extremely quiet!

Just my $.02 though [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]

Good luck!

 
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Damn, CivicChick. . . . you're running 19's now? Got any pictures of your ride with 'em on, yet? I'd like to see how that looks on a 7th Gen.

 
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Yukonart: here's a link to bryan's members rides page..hes sittin on 19's ........ Link

 
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Good LORD!! Bryan's car looks bada$$ with those 19s on there! I'm liking the Xenon kit, too.

So much wheel. . . so little tire. . . . hehe

 
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What suspension is "Bryan" using? Looks really good. Not too low but not much gap if any.

I just bought 18" Centerline RPM's and 215/40/18 Parada Spec 2's. Also just installed Neuspeed Sport springs with Koni inserts/shocks. Just wondering how mine will look?

Terry

 
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dude sagging bad what the hell you got in the trunk dead bodies???[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]

 
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I have Yoko A520's and they are fine

 
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Do they have any snow traction at all, or will I have to change back to stock (sh*tty grip on dry pavement) in the winter?

 

I dont think they will give any snow traction...Imma be switchin back for winter time anyways just cuase I dont wanna ruin my rims with salt...

 
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Are you rubbing at all with that drop and those tires? Looks like your wheel is in the well. My 215/40/18 rub a lot on one side. Maybe I just need an alignment.

BTW : I have the Parada Spec-2's on my car. Excellent tires. I highly recommend them to anyone who plans autocrossing.

 
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i wanted the prada specs, but too pricey...went with kumho...good grip, but kinda loud!