Yokohama Parada Spec X

[mr.niftie]

Just picked up a set and love them!
Post if you have any questions.

[drumlugr]

Mr. Niftie,

I'd like to know why the Yokohama website doesn't list the 235/55/18 size for this tire? I've been researching replacement tire options online for weeks and these never came up as an option! They seem like a very good tire for a great price (read your other post), so how do you like them so far (particularly in today's heavy rain)?

Steve

[89grand]

How do you like the tread design?

I almost went with them, but something about the tread rubbed me the wrong way, I just couldn't pull the trigger on them. I ended up getting Good Year Eagle GT's. I like the tire and the tread design, but they aren't a good choice for our cars, they are wider than most if not all other 265/35/22's.

[kidrock73]

I'm running the Parada spec-x also, i have no complaints about them so far. I was alittle leery about the tread design myself, but they dont look bad. 245/45...275/40 set-up
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd3/kidrock73/srt-8clean006.jpg

[mr.niftie]

That size IS on Yoko's web site.
It isn't on Tirerack's (which I was using as a resource) until Tires23 put me straight.
It was unbelievable in the rain. Like the road was dry!
Mr. Niftie,

I'd like to know why the Yokohama website doesn't list the 235/55/18 size for this tire? I've been researching replacement tire options online for weeks and these never came up as an option! They seem like a very good tire for a great price (read your other post), so how do you like them so far (particularly in today's heavy rain)?

Steve

How do you like the tread design?

I almost went with them, but something about the tread rubbed me the wrong way, I just couldn't pull the trigger on them. I ended up getting Good Year Eagle GT's. I like the tire and the tread design, but they aren't a good choice for our cars, they are wider than most if not all other 265/35/22's.
Was it just a visual thing or you didn't think the tread would perform?
I can tell you it looks great and handles even better!!!

[drumlugr]

Right you are...they're not on Tire Rack but are on the Yokohama site. Just as I pull the trigger on the Nitto 420s tires, additional options come to light! Oh well, hope I like 'em (going on the car after this coming week's predicted temperature dip and potential snowfall!).

[CyberSnyper]

Actually, they are on Tire Rack, but they are listed under the "Street/Sport Truck" tires which is why they don't show up as an option for our cars. If you search by Manufacturer then scroll down to the Truck tires you'll see them. AND they are rated #1 out of the 12 tires in that category with ridiculously good performance ratings, with the exception of snow and ice.