Best tires for the money...

[nando]

FZ4 are okay all around, they last forever, have good hydroplane resistance and have some winter ability. I think they are somewhat expensive though (over $100 a tire last I checked).

ES100s have average hydroplane resistance, good dry traction, but they don't last very long.. they are cheap though.

right now I'm running Bridgestone RE750s, I've already expressed my opinion on these vs the ES100s many times, but generally I like them a lot better. they do cost more ($20 a tire), but I think it was well worth it.

I've had all three of these tires on my car, I'm not going to comment on any that I haven't owned, because that's worthless.

[atmh]

So does anybody have any idea how any of these tires would compare to the Yokohama Parada spec-2's?

I think I am gonna go for the Azenis sports. I plan on auto-xing my car in the spring. They probably aren't going to be good for my commute to school (90 miles a day) but by the time I get them on, the school season will probably be mostly over, then I will have the whole summer to beat them on the roads around here :)

[Mystikal]

They have a similiar tread pattern, but the Paradas aren't nearly as grippy as the Azenis, from what I've read all over the place.

[Rob]

The paradas last longer and take heat better (ie track usage) from what i've heard.

[Mystikal]

I wouldn't argue with either, Azenis wear out fast as hell and don't take to extending lapping well.