Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 3 | Parada Spec-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 92 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 3 | Parada Spec-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 59 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 3 | Parada Spec-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 3 | Parada Spec-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 69 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 3 | Parada Spec-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 | Yokohama Parada Spec-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 77 |
| Dry | 93 | 92 |
| Wet | 86 | 65 |
| Snow | – | 89 |
| Comfort | 79 | 75 |
| Noise | 77 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 71 |
| Handling | 92 | 80 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Yokohama Parada Spec 2 is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that excels in dry conditions, offering exceptional grip and steering feedback for spirited driving. While it is highly praised for its aesthetic appeal and value, users consistently report significant performance degradation in wet weather, particularly regarding standing water and aquaplaning resistance. It is best suited for enthusiasts who prioritize dry-road handling and are willing to accept a shorter tread life and compromised wet-weather safety.
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 | B · Yokohama Parada Spec-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Ultra High Performance Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
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Yokohama
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Parada Spec-2 if noise matters most to you.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 86 vs 65 on wet.
Yokohama Parada Spec-2 scores 92 vs 77 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 92 vs 80 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 scores 79 vs 75 on comfort.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
