Cups for everyday use???

terryb · 21-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Does anyone use Cup tyres for everyday use, come rain or shine? I read the advice on not using them in cold/ wet conditions, but the official line from Michelin is that they are a good tyre in the wet (I guess they mean on track and when warmed up).

I have used R888s in the torrential rain and not had a massive problem with them - of course they aren't as good as standard road tyres, but you can manage.

The CSL I'm getting has Pirelli P Zero's fitted - not sure what they'll be like really.

But interested in your comments about your experiences with Cup tyres :D

Cheers

Terry

**neil** · 21-01-2008, 11:49 PM

cups come new with only 4mm of tread so it would be an expensive ride if you were to do big mileage

i have ps2's fitted but will be changing to cups when these are not fit for purpose (i dont drive the car daily)

terryb · 21-01-2008, 11:52 PM

Oh right, that would be a problem.... didn't realise that.

Do you use Cups on track Neil? If so how long do they last?

I think I've read that Toyo have started doing R888s in CSL sizes - they are awesome tyres :D

**Mark CSL** · 22-01-2008, 08:49 AM

I had cups on my car, but could not get any grip on the road,
but i live in scotland, and it is always cold here.

CSLGIRL i think uses them every day even in the rain
she might give you some input ?

raCedeSignLtd · 22-01-2008, 09:42 AM

I used my CSL in all conditions fitted with cups inc a few frosty mornings! great fun. Basically after a big moment on a very wet trackday at oulton park I learnt that in the dry the level of grip offered is amazing and this allowed me to push my car very hard as Neil will testify ! However in the wet you can go quick but you need to be very smooth with your input to the car. This was proved by a chap from Ireland in a gt3 who was also on cups at oulton in the wet and when I was all over the place, he was one of the quickest there! On having a chat with him he just said concentrate on being smooth not going fast and speed will come.........

regards the defector

cslgirl · 22-01-2008, 01:48 PM

Ive had cups for the last couple of years no problem.

Drove back from Wales in torrential rain - had a little aquaplane but as long as you are careful shouldnt be a problem. My cups are borderline now and don't get much grip but getting a new set very soon!! Worked very well on track. If you used it daily though, cost may be an issue if you have to keep getting new cups.

Ms Escobar · 08-02-2008, 12:39 PM

Used my CSL in all weather and its fine on cups as long as you are gentle on the throttle in snowy/icy/wet conditions. Traction control is quite busy but no problems at all really.

terryb · 09-02-2008, 11:57 PM

Where do you buy your Cups from please and what is a good price?

Ms Escobar · 10-02-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terryb

Where do you buy your Cups from please and what is a good price?

Elite Garages about a year ago for £220 each

Rezmund · 14-02-2008, 07:45 AM

The cups offer more grip in the wet than a conventional road tyre provided you can get enough heat in to them. Because of the low tread pattern they are no good when there is standing water. I will be getting cups next as I don't use the CSL every day now.

21-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#1
terryb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hants Posts: 364 Casino cash: $5455	Cups for everyday use??? Does anyone use Cup tyres for everyday use, come rain or shine? I read the advice on not using them in cold/ wet conditions, but the official line from Michelin is that they are a good tyre in the wet (I guess they mean on track and when warmed up). I have used R888s in the torrential rain and not had a massive problem with them - of course they aren't as good as standard road tyres, but you can manage. The CSL I'm getting has Pirelli P Zero's fitted - not sure what they'll be like really. But interested in your comments about your experiences with Cup tyres :D Cheers Terry

22-01-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	I had cups on my car, but could not get any grip on the road, but i live in scotland, and it is always cold here. CSLGIRL i think uses them every day even in the rain she might give you some input ? __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

08-02-2008, 12:39 PM	#7
Ms Escobar S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 45 Casino cash: $250	Used my CSL in all weather and its fine on cups as long as you are gentle on the throttle in snowy/icy/wet conditions. Traction control is quite busy but no problems at all really. __________________ CSL SG

14-02-2008, 07:45 AM	#10
Rezmund S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 55 Casino cash: $283	The cups offer more grip in the wet than a conventional road tyre provided you can get enough heat in to them. Because of the low tread pattern they are no good when there is standing water. I will be getting cups next as I don't use the CSL every day now. __________________ 03/53 SG CSL, Xenons, CSL Wheels, Climate Control

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neil S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 934 Casino cash: $1323	cups come new with only 4mm of tread so it would be an expensive ride if you were to do big mileage i have ps2's fitted but will be changing to cups when these are not fit for purpose (i dont drive the car daily)

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terryb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hants Posts: 364 Casino cash: $5455	Oh right, that would be a problem.... didn't realise that. Do you use Cups on track Neil? If so how long do they last? I think I've read that Toyo have started doing R888s in CSL sizes - they are awesome tyres :D

22-01-2008, 09:42 AM	#5
raCedeSignLtd S3 - On the open road Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 87 Casino cash: $960	I used my CSL in all conditions fitted with cups inc a few frosty mornings! great fun. Basically after a big moment on a very wet trackday at oulton park I learnt that in the dry the level of grip offered is amazing and this allowed me to push my car very hard as Neil will testify ! However in the wet you can go quick but you need to be very smooth with your input to the car. This was proved by a chap from Ireland in a gt3 who was also on cups at oulton in the wet and when I was all over the place, he was one of the quickest there! On having a chat with him he just said concentrate on being smooth not going fast and speed will come......... regards the defector

22-01-2008, 01:48 PM	#6
cslgirl S6, Sport On, Traction Off Simon Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,500 Casino cash: $33404	Ive had cups for the last couple of years no problem. Drove back from Wales in torrential rain - had a little aquaplane but as long as you are careful shouldnt be a problem. My cups are borderline now and don't get much grip but getting a new set very soon!! Worked very well on track. If you used it daily though, cost may be an issue if you have to keep getting new cups.

09-02-2008, 11:57 PM	#8
terryb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hants Posts: 364 Casino cash: $5455	Where do you buy your Cups from please and what is a good price?