How much slower are cup 2 over cup 1's

billyboysm3 · 21-07-2015, 08:23 AM

So the new cup 2 are 2 seconds faster over a 2 min lap than the cup+.

But cup+ on dry track are poor. Me and Adem tried them back to back at Donny.

I am thinking of trying the new cup2 on the track car square set up
265 35 18 but don't think they will cut it.

Been using slicks but getting the rims refurb and want the best road legal tyre and dry grip on track.

Either that or dunlop 03g are a option.

Has anyone put the cup2 through there paces

**Mike R** · 21-07-2015, 10:08 AM

You can tell us

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In the meantime, with the normal Cups being at such a low price (presumably to out the last of them), why switch if you're sure they are better :p

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billyboysm3 · 21-07-2015, 10:20 AM

Tyreleader do not stock 265 35 18 in the old cups, CUP2's are less than £600

Clubber · 21-07-2015, 12:02 PM

Based on many review I heard from respected drivers, everybody puts Cup before CUP2. they say CUp2 is a great all weather semi-slick but for full dry conditions Cup is said to better than cup2.

Alhough they all also speak ver very highly of Trofeo R, even better than Cup.

knoxville · 21-07-2015, 01:27 PM

I've a set of Cup 2's just arrive, 265 square setup.

Never experienced any other cups but tried many tyres over the years including full slicks.

Not on track till next month mind.

Clubber · 21-07-2015, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knoxville

I've a set of Cup 2's just arrive, 265 square setup.

Never experienced any other cups but tried many tyres over the years including full slicks.

Not on track till next month mind.

Looking forward to your review.

**shimmy** · 21-07-2015, 11:22 PM

all very good questions............if they are slower, its gonna make 2m49 hard to beat at Spa

Pooky · 22-07-2015, 01:21 PM

How much, on a trackday, does laptime matter vs price, tyre life, how they feel and wet performance?

If Cups 2s are a smidge slower but last longer and have much better wet grip then they'd get my vote. Unless they were more expensive. Then I'd just get whatever is the cheapest.

billyboysm3 · 22-07-2015, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

all very good questions............if they are slower, its gonna make 2m49 hard to beat at Spa

Going to be tough

**shimmy** · 22-07-2015, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pooky

How much, on a trackday, does laptime matter vs price, tyre life, how they feel and wet performance?

If Cups 2s are a smidge slower but last longer and have much better wet grip then they'd get my vote. Unless they were more expensive. Then I'd just get whatever is the cheapest.

NO>...........

Faster is better

21-07-2015, 08:23 AM	#1
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,000 Casino cash: $25192	How much slower are cup 2 over cup 1's So the new cup 2 are 2 seconds faster over a 2 min lap than the cup+. But cup+ on dry track are poor. Me and Adem tried them back to back at Donny. I am thinking of trying the new cup2 on the track car square set up 265 35 18 but don't think they will cut it. Been using slicks but getting the rims refurb and want the best road legal tyre and dry grip on track. Either that or dunlop 03g are a option. Has anyone put the cup2 through there paces

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Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,582 Casino cash: $17558	You can tell us . In the meantime, with the normal Cups being at such a low price (presumably to out the last of them), why switch if you're sure they are better :p ? __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

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Clubber S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Istanbul Posts: 359 Casino cash: $6310	Based on many review I heard from respected drivers, everybody puts Cup before CUP2. they say CUp2 is a great all weather semi-slick but for full dry conditions Cup is said to better than cup2. Alhough they all also speak ver very highly of Trofeo R, even better than Cup. __________________ Can, '04 M3 CSL ,'87 M3

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shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	all very good questions............if they are slower, its gonna make 2m49 hard to beat at Spa __________________ .

21-07-2015, 10:20 AM	#3
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,000 Casino cash: $25192	Tyreleader do not stock 265 35 18 in the old cups, CUP2's are less than £600

21-07-2015, 01:27 PM	#5
knoxville S3 - On the open road Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 81 Casino cash: $8390	I've a set of Cup 2's just arrive, 265 square setup. Never experienced any other cups but tried many tyres over the years including full slicks. Not on track till next month mind.

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Pooky S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 187 Casino cash: $11992	How much, on a trackday, does laptime matter vs price, tyre life, how they feel and wet performance? If Cups 2s are a smidge slower but last longer and have much better wet grip then they'd get my vote. Unless they were more expensive. Then I'd just get whatever is the cheapest.