What tires for my 510? g-force kd or parada spec-2

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codyisbad
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I am trying to decide which tires to buy for my 510. I have pretty much narrowed it down to BFG g-force kd or Yokohama parada spec-2's. They are pretty much the same price from tire rack. I will mostly be driving on the street but possibly some autocross. I won't drive it in snow or rain, if I can help. Basically I want a cheap, high grip dry weather summer tire. I have read good things about both but would like some more feedback.


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MagikDragon
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well I've never used the BFG's but the parada spec 2 are amazing, they grip really well on the track and are also really good in the rain (even though they are not designed for it) I love them, but i can't compare to the BFG's.

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Mr1der
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I've only heard good things about Falken Azenis too.

seems most cars there have them...uh...at the autox.

what size wheel are you running?

codyisbad
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I had the old azenis when they first came out and they were awesome. They redesigned it and also raised the prices a bit though. I am using z32 non-turbo wheels 16x7.5. I am looking at 205/40/16 for tires for the fronts. I need them so short so they fit under the coilover nut, because now my wheels stick out about 1" past the fender. They are about $63-65 from tire rack. The azenis tires are 99 each.

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Mr1der
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man...they did go up...

I remember a few years back when they were like 60 bucks a pop for 15's...

if you're gonna be doing a lot of street driving and not as much autocross, I think I'd opt for the tire that makes less road noise.


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