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Hyper Active · May 5th, 2008, 09:50 PM

So as the title says, are Yokohama Parada 2 tyres a very noisy tyre, when say driving on the motorway.

I'm getting close to needing a new set of tyres, and I'm considering the Parada 2's when i change. But i would be put off them if they gave a lot of internal tyre noise.

Tara&Paul · May 5th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original)

So as the title says, are Yokohama Parada 2 tyres a very noisy tyre, when say driving on the motorway.

I'm getting close to needing a new set of tyres, and I'm considering the Parada 2's when i change. But i would be put off them if they gave a lot of internal tyre noise.

I've got 'em, you saw them on Sunday! Want to come for a spin to see if you think they're noisey?

Paul.

Hyper Active · May 6th, 2008, 05:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

I've got 'em, you saw them on Sunday! Want to come for a spin to see if you think they're noisey?

Paul.

Yes please, that would be great, cheers

.

Jaw_F430 · May 6th, 2008, 06:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original)

Yes please, that would be great, cheers

.

Please post results

Tara&Paul · May 6th, 2008, 07:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original)

Yes please, that would be great, cheers

.

So when do you want to go for a ride then? I can do either Thursday or Friday evening....

Paul.

Hyper Active · May 6th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

So when do you want to go for a ride then? I can do either Thursday or Friday evening....

Paul.

Thursday evening would be best for me

.

mikeythemini · May 6th, 2008, 09:38 PM

mine are very noisy from the rear of the car - but I never noticed it on the last MIni ???
But the grip is outstanding

Hyper Active · May 6th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

mine are very noisy from the rear of the car - but I never noticed it on the last MIni ???
But the grip is outstanding

Is that due to them having some wear on them, or were they noisy frome the start ?.

Tara&Paul · May 6th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original)

Thursday evening would be best for me

.

Thursday evening is good for me as well. Shall we say 8pm at The Vue cinema carpark in Garston?

Can't say I've noticed any tyre noise from the rear of the car, not over the noise of the JCW exhaust anyway!

P.

Tara&Paul · May 6th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

mine are very noisy from the rear of the car - but I never noticed it on the last MIni ???
But the grip is outstanding

Yes the grip of the Prada Spec 2's is awesome, defies the laws of physics!

Hyper Active · May 7th, 2008, 06:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

Thursday evening is good for me as well. Shall we say 8pm at The Vue cinema carpark in Garston?

Can't say I've noticed any tyre noise from the rear of the car, not over the noise of the JCW exhaust anyway!

P.

OK

, i'll see you there at 8pm

.

alski · May 7th, 2008, 07:27 AM

[quote=Hyper Active;3421741]So as the title says, are Yokohama Parada 2 tyres a very noisy tyre, when say driving on the motorway.

not as noisy as driving into a hedge

always get the best tyres, spend on some ice if you need to drown the sound out..

i am on avon ZZ3 [but have heard wonderfull things about the yokos]
mine are much better than run flats less mpg and more noise, but give more grip in all
conditions, about 80% of the life of runflats but at 45% of the cost

Hyper Active · May 7th, 2008, 05:25 PM

alski, do you rate the Avon ZZ3's enough to buy then again ?.

PmP · May 7th, 2008, 05:30 PM

Ive 17 inch yokohama A539's and there is far more road noise with them than my 18 inch runflats.

What size paradas are you running? 215/35/18 or 215/40/18? Need to replace my runflats shortly.

Tara&Paul · May 8th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

Ive 17 inch yokohama A539's and there is far more road noise with them than my 18 inch runflats.

What size paradas are you running? 215/35/18 or 215/40/18? Need to replace my runflats shortly.

I'm running 215/40 R18's Prada Spec 2's on a R56 Cooper S. Check out our Photo Gallery to see the car with the tyres fitted.

P.

Hyper Active · May 8th, 2008, 09:48 PM

Thanks to Paul for taking me out in his Yokohama Parada 2 shod MCS tonight

.

WOW

. I never thought a MINI could go round corners that fast

, and without any tyre squeal too

. Just simply an amazing level of grip

.

I couldn't hear any tyre noise at motorway speeds at all. If there was any, then it wasn't audible over the normal engine and wind noise we have from our cars. I think the Parada 2's will be the tyre I'll be choosing to replace my current tyres

.

Thanks again Paul

.

Jammy Dodger · May 9th, 2008, 12:22 AM

I heard the Parada2's are quite noisy. I have the 17" AVS ES100s and they are getting louder the more they wear. It looks like they've addressed that problem with their new S.drive line.

Tara&Paul · May 9th, 2008, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original)

Thanks to Paul for taking me out in his Yokohama Parada 2 shod MCS tonight

.

WOW

. I never thought a MINI could go round corners that fast

, and without any tyre squeal too

. Just simply an amazing level of grip

.

I couldn't hear any tyre noise at motorway speeds at all. If there was any, then it wasn't audible over the normal engine and wind noise we have from our cars. I think the Parada 2's will be the tyre I'll be choosing to replace my current tyres

.

Thanks again Paul

.

Hope you didn't have to change your underware when you got home!

The Yokohama Prada's have turned a great handling car into a fantastic handling car, I haven't got close to the limit of the tyres and there is so much feed back through the steering that I know exactly what is happening under the front wheels. I'll have to take the Mini to Bedford Autodrome to see if I can get close to the limit, it's not a safe thing to do on public roads. And I never thought an R56 could handle as well as ours, but I was wrong!

Glad to of been of some help Hyperactive,

P.

PmP · May 9th, 2008, 10:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

I'm running 215/40 R18's Prada Spec 2's on a R56 Cooper S. Check out our Photo Gallery to see the car with the tyres fitted.

P.

Cheers, dont think I could get away with 215/40/18 on JCW alloys with the car lowered, anyone else run 215/35/18? I know Damo does.

alski · May 10th, 2008, 05:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original)

alski, do you rate the Avon ZZ3's enough to buy then again ?.

on my second set of fronts, as issue with big hole in road [1k] the backs still looking good after 12k will try and get a gauge on them

be good to hear how much milage people get from their yokos

May 5th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#1
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,126 Offline	Yokohama Parada 2, are they noisy ?. So as the title says, are Yokohama Parada 2 tyres a very noisy tyre, when say driving on the motorway. I'm getting close to needing a new set of tyres, and I'm considering the Parada 2's when i change. But i would be put off them if they gave a lot of internal tyre noise.

May 6th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 8,870 Online	mine are very noisy from the rear of the car - but I never noticed it on the last MIni ??? But the grip is outstanding Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 7th, 2008, 07:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
alski MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 818 Offline	[quote=Hyper Active;3421741]So as the title says, are Yokohama Parada 2 tyres a very noisy tyre, when say driving on the motorway. not as noisy as driving into a hedge always get the best tyres, spend on some ice if you need to drown the sound out.. i am on avon ZZ3 [but have heard wonderfull things about the yokos] mine are much better than run flats less mpg and more noise, but give more grip in all conditions, about 80% of the life of runflats but at 45% of the cost carefree

May 8th, 2008, 09:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,126 Offline	Wow Thanks to Paul for taking me out in his Yokohama Parada 2 shod MCS tonight . WOW . I never thought a MINI could go round corners that fast , and without any tyre squeal too . Just simply an amazing level of grip . I couldn't hear any tyre noise at motorway speeds at all. If there was any, then it wasn't audible over the normal engine and wind noise we have from our cars. I think the Parada 2's will be the tyre I'll be choosing to replace my current tyres . Thanks again Paul .

May 9th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jammy Dodger gonna finish that? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S. New Hampshire Local Time: 08:40 PM Posts: 379 Offline	I heard the Parada2's are quite noisy. I have the 17" AVS ES100s and they are getting louder the more they wear. It looks like they've addressed that problem with their new S.drive line. ——g

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May 5th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original) So as the title says, are Yokohama Parada 2 tyres a very noisy tyre, when say driving on the motorway. I'm getting close to needing a new set of tyres, and I'm considering the Parada 2's when i change. But i would be put off them if they gave a lot of internal tyre noise. I've got 'em, you saw them on Sunday! Want to come for a spin to see if you think they're noisey? Paul.

May 6th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) I've got 'em, you saw them on Sunday! Want to come for a spin to see if you think they're noisey? Paul. Yes please, that would be great, cheers .

May 6th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 454 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original) Yes please, that would be great, cheers . Please post results

May 6th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original) Yes please, that would be great, cheers . So when do you want to go for a ride then? I can do either Thursday or Friday evening.... Paul.

May 6th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) So when do you want to go for a ride then? I can do either Thursday or Friday evening.... Paul. Thursday evening would be best for me .

May 6th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) mine are very noisy from the rear of the car - but I never noticed it on the last MIni ??? But the grip is outstanding Is that due to them having some wear on them, or were they noisy frome the start ?.

May 6th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original) Thursday evening would be best for me . Thursday evening is good for me as well. Shall we say 8pm at The Vue cinema carpark in Garston? Can't say I've noticed any tyre noise from the rear of the car, not over the noise of the JCW exhaust anyway! P.

May 6th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) mine are very noisy from the rear of the car - but I never noticed it on the last MIni ??? But the grip is outstanding Yes the grip of the Prada Spec 2's is awesome, defies the laws of physics!

May 7th, 2008, 06:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) Thursday evening is good for me as well. Shall we say 8pm at The Vue cinema carpark in Garston? Can't say I've noticed any tyre noise from the rear of the car, not over the noise of the JCW exhaust anyway! P. OK , i'll see you there at 8pm .

May 7th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,126 Offline	alski, do you rate the Avon ZZ3's enough to buy then again ?.

May 7th, 2008, 05:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,537 Offline	Ive 17 inch yokohama A539's and there is far more road noise with them than my 18 inch runflats. What size paradas are you running? 215/35/18 or 215/40/18? Need to replace my runflats shortly.

May 8th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original) Ive 17 inch yokohama A539's and there is far more road noise with them than my 18 inch runflats. What size paradas are you running? 215/35/18 or 215/40/18? Need to replace my runflats shortly. I'm running 215/40 R18's Prada Spec 2's on a R56 Cooper S. Check out our Photo Gallery to see the car with the tyres fitted. P.

May 9th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original) Thanks to Paul for taking me out in his Yokohama Parada 2 shod MCS tonight . WOW . I never thought a MINI could go round corners that fast , and without any tyre squeal too . Just simply an amazing level of grip . I couldn't hear any tyre noise at motorway speeds at all. If there was any, then it wasn't audible over the normal engine and wind noise we have from our cars. I think the Parada 2's will be the tyre I'll be choosing to replace my current tyres . Thanks again Paul . Hope you didn't have to change your underware when you got home! The Yokohama Prada's have turned a great handling car into a fantastic handling car, I haven't got close to the limit of the tyres and there is so much feed back through the steering that I know exactly what is happening under the front wheels. I'll have to take the Mini to Bedford Autodrome to see if I can get close to the limit, it's not a safe thing to do on public roads. And I never thought an R56 could handle as well as ours, but I was wrong! Glad to of been of some help Hyperactive, P.

May 9th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 2,537 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) I'm running 215/40 R18's Prada Spec 2's on a R56 Cooper S. Check out our Photo Gallery to see the car with the tyres fitted. P. Cheers, dont think I could get away with 215/40/18 on JCW alloys with the car lowered, anyone else run 215/35/18? I know Damo does.

May 10th, 2008, 05:11 AM	#20 (permalink)
alski MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 818 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original) alski, do you rate the Avon ZZ3's enough to buy then again ?. on my second set of fronts, as issue with big hole in road [1k] the backs still looking good after 12k will try and get a gauge on them be good to hear how much milage people get from their yokos carefree

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