Yokahama Parada's ?
 

is anyone out there running Yokahama Parada's the Asymetrical ones with the sick tread pattern ? I'm thinking of getting them.

I use them and they are very noisy. I wouldn't suggest them. I'd go Pirelli P7000SS for that price range.

I own a tire business too so I know what I'm talking about. A lot of times the pocketbook depicts buying things though. lol.

Rishie

What's the offset of the wheel you'll be putting these onto? I just want to make sure for your sake.

IN MY OPINION, they are a great tire for daily driving and they look good as well. I dont have any of the noise problems plus they are nice sticky tires. Get them u wont regret it.

I have the khumo 712 and they are so quiet that even neutraling up my car will not reveal road noise ,. also the wet traction is superb and the tire wear is even better , overall i have to say they are a hard tire to beat for the money,quality and their function
Bruce

Let me ask you , do you tend to feal a little slide when you are pushing them through moderate corners at moderate speeds in the rain , or not
Bruce

well I have never had any understeer, just a slight 4 wheel slide ,, not threating , just a polite sign of them reminding me hey there is water on the ground lmao .. my shocks are on there ends cause of the coilovers to , so when the mazdaspeeds get in ,, things should be much grippier
Bruce S

they even have mazdaspeeds for the 1st gen , that is something I never checked into ..... I always wanted a shock that was a bit firmer cause I felt the protege suspension was way to short in the front even with the factory suspension lol .. know I am wondering what tire I should get next , maybe some toyo's , but I dunno if those tires can take a bump without a lump
Bruce

I might go wiwth the Khumo's, the Ecsta Surpa 712's. But I want a wider tire on my stock 16" rims. Maybe a 205 0r 215, what sidewall profile should I get ? 50, 45, 40 ?

if you get 40 , get 215
if you get 45 , get 205
Bruce

Bruce,

What size 16"s are you running ?

205/45 khumo's
bruce
http://protosportracing.tripod.com/i...otors/7_fb.JPG

For those of you who were wondering what the Parada was originally intended for! Visit this link.

http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan/top.jsp

Try it again, or open it in a new window. click on the third from top left link - then click on the top center link(above 4X4) - then bottom center link Parada. worked for me!

http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan/top.jsp

Sorry! I guess you could start with
http://www.yrc.co.jp/
Then click on the second from the top topics link,
click on third from top left menu link,
click on top center link,
then bottom center link (Parada)

maybe too much work!