Yokohama Parada Spec-2
08-01-2002
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Yokohama Parada Spec-2
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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...
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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Rep Power: 0 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. 
08-02-2002
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Rep Power: 0 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]
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]
08-04-2002
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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.....
08-06-2002
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Rep Power: 0 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.
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08-07-2002
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[hr]Originally posted by: Damian2k1
Kind of off topic, but what grille is that exactly? And how is the fit?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Damian2k1
Kind of off topic, but what grille is that exactly? And how is the fit?[hr]
08-08-2002
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Rep Power: 0 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.
08-08-2002
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Rep Power: 282 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
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
08-10-2002
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Rep Power: 0 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!
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!
08-13-2002
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Rep Power: 0 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?
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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?
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08-14-2002
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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.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: vtechin
How loud are the parada spec 2's? I have 520's and thy are loud as all hell. Hate them with a passion.[hr]
08-26-2002
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Rep Power: 0 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.
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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