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I had a set of four of these fitted on Saturday. Unfortunately due to the poor weather at the weekend I havent been able to give them the full test, but have to say so far they are excellent, better than I thought they would be and I would definately recommend them!
funtime
28-02-2011, 10:40 AM
Good stuff, keep us posted on these, I'm going to get a set fitted as well as I've heard nothing but good things so far! :thumbs:
Get em on track ian only way to tell as im needing some new rubber soon cups or super sport :whistle:
glendog74
28-02-2011, 10:58 AM
Get em on track ian only way to tell as im needing some new rubber soon cups or super sport :whistle:
I'm very interested in these too, more so as a replacement for the PS2s that i have on my road set. Hopefully it will improve the wet weather performance for use on track days when it's too shitty to enjoy Cups!
AlexGTT
28-02-2011, 11:36 AM
Get em on track ian only way to tell as im needing some new rubber soon cups or super sport :whistle:
This will be the test. I'm waiting to gauge opinions on track before I get a set.
In the meantime I have several cup rears to use up, so it's rears on front for me until they're done.
TANKSLAPPER
28-02-2011, 01:58 PM
It's official Michelin Pilot super sport are the direct replacement for the CUP + 'S
CUP + are no longer advertise on the Michelin web site only the Cups
T$
shimmy
28-02-2011, 03:37 PM
I thank you!
funtime
28-02-2011, 03:43 PM
I thank you!
that little + made your day didn't it!
Nothing can replace Shimmy's full fat CUPS he's got a garage full of them! :hahaha:
E46CSL
28-02-2011, 03:46 PM
So let me get this right - the Cups that came as OE are no longer available?
funtime
28-02-2011, 03:51 PM
So let me get this right - the Cups that came as OE are no longer available?
NO, the Cups that came as OE on the CSL are 'full fat' CUP's.
The CUP+ is the tyre that's been replaced - it's a half way tyre between a PS2 and a 'Full fat' CUP for mincers :gayfight:
The CUP+ looks like a 'full fat' CUP but with bigger rain channels and not as much road contact surface area.
hope that helps ;)
shimmy
28-02-2011, 03:53 PM
The cups that came OE for 997gt3rs and e92m3 are no longer available
TANKSLAPPER
28-02-2011, 03:53 PM
So let me get this right - the Cups that came as OE are no longer available?
Only Cup + are no longer available
E46CSL
28-02-2011, 03:57 PM
NO, the Cups that came as OE on the CSL are 'full fat' CUP's.
The CUP+ is the tyre that's been replaced - it's a half way tyre between a PS2 and a 'Full fat' CUP for mincers :gayfight:
The CUP+ looks like a 'full fat' CUP but with bigger rain channels and not as much road contact surface area.
hope that helps ;)
Got it - it's only the compromise that's been deleted.
So full fat Cups (track orientated) are still available &
PS2's & Cup+ replaced by the Super Sport Pilots for all weather road use.
Is that right?
funtime
28-02-2011, 04:00 PM
Got it - it's only the compromise that's been deleted.
So full fat Cups (track orientated) are still available &
PS2's replaced by the Super Sport Pilots for all weather road use.
Is that right?
Nearly....
full fat Cups are still available.
Cup+ (compromise) has been replaced with PSS (Pilot Super Sports)
PS2's still available, but will move to PS3's eventually.
:thumbs:
E46CSL
28-02-2011, 04:24 PM
:thumbs:
AlexGTT
28-02-2011, 04:29 PM
FFS, have we cleared this up now! :whistle:;);)
funtime
28-02-2011, 04:37 PM
If I was a betting man i'd stick a decent wedge on it only being a matter of weeks until the next thread goes up with a similar response :hahaha:
E46CSL
28-02-2011, 04:42 PM
Sticky?
I dont know why the just didn't call the PSS = Cup ++, and the PS3 = Cup +++ and then the normal full fat Cup Cup....see fooking really straight forward daft french Coonts
I'm very interested in these too, more so as a replacement for the PS2s that i have on my road set. Hopefully it will improve the wet weather performance for use on track days when it's too shitty to enjoy Cups!
I may try these for track, but got them for road use really. I am hoping to go for "full fat cups" for track on another set of wheels.
It is still early to say, but I would say they seem better than the PS2's.
glendog74
28-02-2011, 06:13 PM
Nearly....
full fat Cups are still available.
For this year anyway - until the EU get their way...
PS2's still available, but will move to PS3's eventually.
Different tyres with different abilities. PS3 are 'green' eco-performance tyres not quite up to the ability of PS2.
FFS, have we cleared this up now! :whistle:;);)
Funtime is trying his best to confuse all lol! :hahaha:
I may try these for track, but got them for road use really. I am hoping to go for "full fat cups" for track on another set of wheels.
It is still early to say, but I would say they seem better than the PS2's.
That's my plan - use Super Sports as road tyres and use them on wet track days to benefit from their superior performance when compared to PS2/Cups in wet.
Use full-fat Cup tyres for dry track days when only the best will do ;)
I will be interested to see how close Super Sports come to Cups in the dry on track however as i always found PS2 to do much better than you might expect of a 'road tyre' on track...
funtime
28-02-2011, 06:24 PM
For this year anyway - until the EU get their way...
Different tyres with different abilities. PS3 are 'green' eco-performance tyres not quite up to the ability of PS2.
Funtime is trying his best to confuse all lol! :hahaha:
I did try, and succeeded it would seem :hahaha:
Have to be honest I thought the PS3 was a different tyre all-together but I bet it will replace the PS2 (as in the PS2 will become discontinued) ;)
mickaldo
28-02-2011, 06:30 PM
how much are these a set then?
how much are these a set then?
I parted with £950 for the set, fitted and balanced etc - and not one mark on the wheels! :thumbs:
AlexGTT
28-02-2011, 11:36 PM
I parted with £950 for the set, fitted and balanced etc - and not one mark on the wheels! :thumbs:
They are good value. Certainly less than PS2's.:smokin:
I'll do the same if reports are good. PSS for Winter road and wet TD's. Cups for Summer and dry TD's.:thumbs:
shimmy
28-02-2011, 11:41 PM
I parted with £950 for the set, fitted and balanced etc - and not one mark on the wheels! :thumbs:
Where?
E46CSL
01-03-2011, 11:35 AM
I did try, and succeeded it would seem :hahaha:
Have to be honest I thought the PS3 was a different tyre all-together but I bet it will replace the PS2 (as in the PS2 will become discontinued) ;)
You bet right ;) - just got this email from Michelin.
Thank you for your enquiry about Michelin Tyres.
235/35 R 19 (front) the PS2 has been replaced by the Pilot Super Sport.
265/30 R 19 (REAR) the PS2 has also been replaced by the Pilot Super Sport.
funtime
01-03-2011, 12:06 PM
You bet right ;) - just got this email from Michelin.
Thank you for your enquiry about Michelin Tyres.
235/35 R 19 (front) the PS2 has been replaced by the Pilot Super Sport.
265/30 R 19 (REAR) the PS2 has also been replaced by the Pilot Super Sport.
:thumbs: see, not just trying to confuse everyone - maybe I should be a betting man :hahaha:
Where?
Wembley tyres, ask to speak to Marcus.
http://www.wembleytyres.co.uk/
DuncanR
01-03-2011, 03:44 PM
FFS, have we cleared this up now! :whistle:;);)
No ... im confused .. were the Cup + not specific to the ...wait for it ....
facelift version??:hahaha:
AlexGTT
01-03-2011, 03:46 PM
No ... im confused .. were the Cup + not specific to the ...wait for it ....
facelift version??:hahaha:
Duncan you :clown:.
;)
funtime
01-03-2011, 05:40 PM
No ... im confused .. were the Cup + not specific to the ...wait for it ....
facelift version??:hahaha:
DOH! sorry, forgot all about the facelift version - best email Michelin again :hahaha:
RolyGTIR
07-05-2011, 03:13 PM
Wembley tyres, ask to speak to Marcus.
http://www.wembleytyres.co.uk/
Hi guys another cheap supplier of Super Sports in cup sizes
www.tyretraders.com - £968.00 delivered
Fitting mine on Monday - can't wait to try them :thumbs:
monkeycsl
07-05-2011, 03:17 PM
Think kwik fit are doing 25% off 4 michelins dont know if this includes these though:whistle:
monkeycsl
07-05-2011, 03:23 PM
Just checked £1078 including fitting and tyre disposal.:smokin:
DuncanR
17-05-2011, 10:59 AM
Just been quoted following for a set of Super Sports
235/35/19 = £212 ea
265/30/19 = £253.50 ea.
Total set £ 931:thumbs:
Now ... these are mates rates to me, but maybe for a few quid more, he would do a ....wait for it ...group buy and hold something similar, he isnt making a lot on those prices tbh.
Just ordered a couple of Full fat Cups fronts off him for £235, and rears quoted £305, how do these compare country wide ?
He is based in MK.
azrael
17-05-2011, 12:40 PM
I needs some full phats Dunc
DuncanR
17-05-2011, 12:44 PM
I needs some full phats DuncWill get you a price then mate, it may be that the fronts are on back order, they were last week, however, as Im such a great bloke at lending out tyres, if someone needed then in a hurry, would "lend" out my full phat 19";s as long as I knew some more were coming through , I have a full set of 18" sorted now :smokin: so I got options !
azrael
17-05-2011, 12:51 PM
Nice one chap :)
DuncanR
17-05-2011, 12:55 PM
I needs some full phats Duncyou have PM ;)
MKoop
17-05-2011, 02:49 PM
Can full phat cups in 18" be gotten easily?
DuncanR
17-05-2011, 02:50 PM
Can full phat cups in 18" be gotten easily? Give me a few minutes;) you want 265/35/18's or something else ?
MKoop
17-05-2011, 03:55 PM
Give me a few minutes;) you want 265/35/18's or something else ?
Yes, a full set front & rear in 18".
DuncanR
17-05-2011, 03:59 PM
Yes, a full set front & rear in 18". 18" i got ... i was wondering if you had any other profile preference? 265/35 is what I run with my wheels , but it may not suit you ! :smt102
MKoop
17-05-2011, 04:08 PM
18" i got ... i was wondering if you had any other profile preference? 265/35 is what I run with my wheels , but it may not suit you ! :smt102
I'm not sure to be honest. I have oem m3 wheels for track. Should I have any issues?
DuncanR
17-05-2011, 04:15 PM
I'm not sure to be honest. I have oem m3 wheels for track. Should I have any issues?r u running 4 x m3 oem rears? or 2 x fronts + 2 x rears ? M3 rear OEM tyre is iirc 255/40 R18, im not up on M3 ...and hardly up on CSL's :banghead:
Consensus is, on 9J X 18 265/35 is way to go
MKoop
17-05-2011, 04:46 PM
r u running 4 x m3 oem rears? or 2 x fronts + 2 x rears ? M3 rear OEM tyre is iirc 255/40 R18, im not up on M3 ...and hardly up on CSL's :banghead:
Consensus is, on 9J X 18 265/35 is way to go
I'm running 2xfronts & 2xrear. Can they be got in 225.40.18 & 265.35.18?
DuncanR
17-05-2011, 04:57 PM
I'm running 2xfronts & 2xrear. Can they be got in 225.40.18 & 265.35.18?Yes, see below - but note the different load ratings.
PILOT SPORT CUP 295/30 ZR 18 94 Y
PILOT SPORT CUP 285/30 ZR 18 93 Y
PILOT SPORT CUP 265/35 ZR 18 93 Y
PILOT SPORT CUP 235/40 ZR 18 91 Y
PILOT SPORT CUP 225/40 ZR 18 88 Y
MKoop
17-05-2011, 05:15 PM
Yes, see below - but note the different load ratings.
PILOT SPORT CUP 295/30 ZR 18 94 Y
PILOT SPORT CUP 285/30 ZR 18 93 Y
PILOT SPORT CUP 265/35 ZR 18 93 Y
PILOT SPORT CUP 235/40 ZR 18 91 Y
PILOT SPORT CUP 225/40 ZR 18 88 Y
If you could get me a price on the sizes I mentioned that would be great:beer:
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