anyone running Cup's yet? - Page 6

**glendog74** · 17-02-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

I've seen so many Cups worn out because they are over inflated.

Alex - what sore of mileage life do you get from your Cup tyres? Do you have them fitted for your drives over to the ring? Those Belgian 'A' roads are rough as f**k!

SMD · 17-02-2009, 01:26 PM

I am going to be driving over to the ring on Cups this year! Should be fine!

**AlexGTT** · 17-02-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

I've seen so many Cups worn out because they are over inflated.

Alex - what sore of mileage life do you get from your Cup tyres? Do you have them fitted for your drives over to the ring? Those Belgian 'A' roads are rough as f**k!

Yes, they are fitted all the time on mine.

Typically I'm getting 6,000-7,000 miles out of the rears provided I'm not being a hooligan. 3,000-4,000 miles fronts. If the car is set up correctly you'll probably you'll wear out two pairs of fronts to one pair of rears. That's road mileage with a couple of trackdays thrown in.

If you do loads of trackdays, they'll wear out pretty quick. I got through one set in 1.5 trackdays once but the car wasn't set up very well back then. I got them over-heated and I didn't pay enough attention to pressures.

SMD · 17-02-2009, 01:59 PM

Sounds good Alex! Cups are perfect for me, only use the car when i want if the sun is out etc!

**glendog74** · 17-02-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

Typically I'm getting 6,000-7,000 miles out of the rears provided I'm not being a hooligan. 3,000-4,000 miles fronts. If the car is set up correctly you'll probably you'll wear out two pairs of fronts to one pair of rears. That's road mileage with a couple of trackdays thrown in.

Cheers Alex, the mileage isn't quite as pants as i'd imagined! My car's suspension is set-up much like yours by Simpson also - using OEM shocks and adjustable top mounts.

I plan to stuff my track wheels in the back seat for my first Ring trip in May! Having only ever used PS2s on track before now, I am certainly looking forward to 'feeling' the difference with Cups - once warmed through of course!

**glendog74** · 17-02-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

They'll go in no time with 33psi cold in them, that's for sure. Unless you drive like Miss Daisey.

Remember Andyk - 33psi.

SMD · 17-02-2009, 03:03 PM

**Andyk** · 17-02-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

They'll go in no time with 33psi cold in them, that's for sure. Unless you drive like Miss Daisey.

Remember Andyk - 33psi.

Bollocks to that...if thats all the mileeage you get out of them I'm off to get some remoulds for £40 a set.

SpineOnABap · 17-02-2009, 03:50 PM

Alex, how come you're only getting half the mileage out of the fronts (versus the rears)?

I'd say 6,000-7,000 out of rears if you really try hard, but more out of the fronts.
It was the rears that always cost me. One set was 1500 miles but it did include a LOT of road drifting.

**Andyk** · 17-02-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SpineOnABap

Alex, how come you're only getting half the mileage out of the fronts (versus the rears)?

I'd say 6,000-7,000 out of rears if you really try hard, but more out of the fronts.
It was the rears that always cost me. One set was 1500 miles but it did include a LOT of road drifting.

I was thinking the same to be honest....backs would go first.

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SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	I am going to be driving over to the ring on Cups this year! Should be fine!

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SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Sounds good Alex! Cups are perfect for me, only use the car when i want if the sun is out etc!

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SpineOnABap S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 561 Casino cash: $5714	Alex, how come you're only getting half the mileage out of the fronts (versus the rears)? I'd say 6,000-7,000 out of rears if you really try hard, but more out of the fronts. It was the rears that always cost me. One set was 1500 miles but it did include a LOT of road drifting.