Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Wheels & Tires Yokohama A520

Right now i'm planning on getting the Potenza Re730, but the Yokohama A520 seem to be good tires also, Better than the Kumho Ecsta 712,and better than the Dunlop SP Sport 8000, but not as good as the Potenza Re730, anyone ever try these tires, how do they compare to the g-force KDW,s.I would like to get some input on the Yokohamas before i buy some tires, thanks for any help.

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1999 Contour SVT, Black W/midnight blue
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Have you checked out the Paradas? I just got a set I haven't driven them hard in cornering yet, hard acceleration the traction is really good and if you want nice looking tire they have a cool tread design.

Kevin

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98 Silver Frost SVT
#3383 of 6535 built
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Yokahama Paradas
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[This message has been edited by Kevin (edited January 18, 2001).]

Ive been doing some reading and I think the 520s a great choice. I have the KDWs right now as well and love em. I do not want to go down in performance at all. I think I will do 17" wheels real soon and go with the P-7000 its supposed to be sticky as hell, pure summer tire though. If you get the 520s or the RE post a comparo as to what they are like compared to the KDW. Thanks

Although, The A520's perform very well they sound like a truck tire. They are one of the loudest performance tires you can buy (they howl) and they 730's will still out perform them.
Thanks, Luke

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Luke Pavlick
Performance Specialist
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Luke could you give me your opinion on the Paradas?

Kevin



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98 Silver Frost SVT
#3383 of 6535 built
Vortech Supercharger (Ok I was dreaming)
Mille Miglia Spiders
Yokahama Paradas
Hoodliner removed
Tinted windows
Pinstripped
Silver painted rear valance

Kevin , I did check out the Paradas ,but i'm staying with my stock 16 inch SVT rims, and the only 16 inch tire they come in is 205/45/16 and thats to small of tire.

TLP , thats what im looking for to , a tire that performs as good or better than the KDW's, and it seems that the A520's are as good as the KDW's, But i decided to go with the Potenza's because they out perform both the A520's and KDW's and they only cost $107.00 a tire