Mr. Win
07-17-2007, 03:35 PM
Simple concept, past a description from a common site like tire rack then add your own pros and cons.
Yokohama Parada Spec-2s
The biggest reason for the PARADA Spec-2’s enhanced performance is its high grip, silica-reinforced tread compound. This new tread compound is molded into an asymmetric, ultra-low void outer shoulder tread design that uses large tread blocks to provide rubber-to-road contact that reduces tread squirm thus enhancing response and dry road cornering control. Massive diagonal tread blocks reach across the tire’s footprint to further increase cornering stability and dry road traction. A solitary, ultra-wide Circumferential Groove helps water flow through the tire while long, helical grooves evacuate water from under the tire’s footprint to increase driving confidence in wet conditions. Internally, twin steel belts are reinforced by spirally-wound nylon strips to provide long-term durability under high speed conditions while reducing weight and providing a more uniform ride quality.
Pro: Great affordable performance tires for warm weather... Will stick when you need them to and provide a great wet weather grip
Con: Tread life is low. With my driving habits I burned through these guys quickly, granted in FL you use them year round.
Yokohama Parada Spec-2s
The biggest reason for the PARADA Spec-2’s enhanced performance is its high grip, silica-reinforced tread compound. This new tread compound is molded into an asymmetric, ultra-low void outer shoulder tread design that uses large tread blocks to provide rubber-to-road contact that reduces tread squirm thus enhancing response and dry road cornering control. Massive diagonal tread blocks reach across the tire’s footprint to further increase cornering stability and dry road traction. A solitary, ultra-wide Circumferential Groove helps water flow through the tire while long, helical grooves evacuate water from under the tire’s footprint to increase driving confidence in wet conditions. Internally, twin steel belts are reinforced by spirally-wound nylon strips to provide long-term durability under high speed conditions while reducing weight and providing a more uniform ride quality.
Pro: Great affordable performance tires for warm weather... Will stick when you need them to and provide a great wet weather grip
Con: Tread life is low. With my driving habits I burned through these guys quickly, granted in FL you use them year round.