Tyres alternative to Cup - Page 4

**Mike R** · 16-05-2016, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 0836whimper

There was an article in Evo last month about how reg changes have meant many road legal track tyres are now suddenly illegal to be used on the road. Can't recall all the details....it was complicated.

My understanding was that they weren't illegal to use on the road, but that they are now not legal for the tyre manufacturers to sell any more for road use. This means that all old stock can still be used, but after they are gone, there will no longer be any track day tyres available for road use

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**shimmy** · 16-05-2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

My understanding was that they weren't illegal to use on the road, but that they are now not legal for the tyre manufacturers to sell any more for road use. This means that all old stock can still be used, but after they are gone, there will no longer be any track day tyres available for road use

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Correct

Once E marked, always E marked

Mainly to do with noise and fuel use
iirc.

toenheel · 16-05-2016, 06:43 PM

I've found my Cup 2's to be superb on the road so far, car feels like it has a lot more grip to the rear and very planted under high speed cornering.

Trawler · 16-05-2016, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by toenheel

I've found my Cup 2's to be superb on the road so far, car feels like it has a lot more grip to the rear and very planted under high speed cornering.

As I've mentioned before watch out for the slightest bit of standing water. I've already messed up my pants when believing them to be better than the full fat version.

Bounce · 16-05-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trawler

As I've mentioned before watch out for the slightest bit of standing water. I've already messed up my pants when believing them to be better than the full fat version.

nw99 · 23-05-2016, 03:58 PM

New Michelin Pilots fitted really improved the ride thx guys

Gurbinder · 06-07-2016, 07:54 AM

Just bought some M Super sport from Costco £647 all inc fitted.

Alx · 07-07-2016, 05:25 AM

I did the same.

Thanks for your advice!

estoril · 07-07-2016, 09:06 AM

Has anyone tried Yoko AD08R's on the CSL? I use them on our MINI and they are a great all round tyre, cope well with water (even standing water) and are fantastic on track.

I spoke to Michelin about the PSS being discontinued and got this reply:

"PSS is gradually being replaced by Pilot Sport 4 in certain sizes and like all manufacturers, we are working on future tyre models . PSS will be manufactured for many years to come. "

LaSource · 07-07-2016, 09:31 AM

So for track use (road legal) tyres the options for 19" rims seem to be:
- Cup 2
- Dunlop
- AD08R
- TrofeoR

I've used the Porsche Cup 2 tyres a lot and found them superb. On a car with stiffer suspension they give great feedback through the corners. They do go off quickly in the first 1-2 sessions but after a few heat cycles (and usually late morning and after lunch on a track day) they are very consistent and stable.

I wonder whether the people reporting them going off are basing the observation on the initial heat cycles and not the latter day performance?

Being new to the E46 platform, I'm looking to decide which way to go with track tyres and was minded to continue with the Cup 2s

06-07-2016, 07:54 AM	#37
Gurbinder S3 - On the open road Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: W/London & Northampton Posts: 112 Casino cash: $2079	Just bought some M Super sport from Costco £647 all inc fitted. __________________ 03 53 SG CSL

07-07-2016, 09:31 AM	#40
LaSource S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 32 Casino cash: $942	So for track use (road legal) tyres the options for 19" rims seem to be: - Cup 2 - Dunlop - AD08R - TrofeoR I've used the Porsche Cup 2 tyres a lot and found them superb. On a car with stiffer suspension they give great feedback through the corners. They do go off quickly in the first 1-2 sessions but after a few heat cycles (and usually late morning and after lunch on a track day) they are very consistent and stable. I wonder whether the people reporting them going off are basing the observation on the initial heat cycles and not the latter day performance? Being new to the E46 platform, I'm looking to decide which way to go with track tyres and was minded to continue with the Cup 2s __________________ Various GT-Porsches and M-cars

16-05-2016, 06:43 PM	#33
toenheel S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tyne & Wear Posts: 128 Casino cash: $2832	I've found my Cup 2's to be superb on the road so far, car feels like it has a lot more grip to the rear and very planted under high speed cornering.

07-07-2016, 09:06 AM	#39
estoril S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bucks Posts: 143 Casino cash: $9222	Has anyone tried Yoko AD08R's on the CSL? I use them on our MINI and they are a great all round tyre, cope well with water (even standing water) and are fantastic on track. I spoke to Michelin about the PSS being discontinued and got this reply: "PSS is gradually being replaced by Pilot Sport 4 in certain sizes and like all manufacturers, we are working on future tyre models . PSS will be manufactured for many years to come. "