cups

khooni · 20-03-2017, 11:36 AM

is tyre leader still the place for cups?

or cup 2s. I am running low on tyre life but since the days of cheap cups seem to be over, I'm also looking at cup 2s.

seems like blackcircles is pretty good for a fully fitted deal. ANy other suggestions? tks

CSLScot · 20-03-2017, 10:25 PM

Blackcircles should be best - they're now owned by Michelin.

billyboysm3 · 20-03-2017, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by khooni

is tyre leader still the place for cups?

or cup 2s. I am running low on tyre life but since the days of cheap cups seem to be over, I'm also looking at cup 2s.

seems like blackcircles is pretty good for a fully fitted deal. ANy other suggestions? tks

Or try the Dunlop 03G, very good grippy tyres, will keep someone honest on slicks. I found pretty decent on damp track and on wet/damp road on route to track.

Catch up at Silverstone soon.

**Mike R** · 21-03-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by billyboysm3

Or try the Dunlop 03G, very good grippy tyres, will keep someone honest on slicks. I found pretty decent on damp track and on wet/damp road on route to track.

Catch up at Silverstone soon.

Are they available in 19s

?

derek · 21-03-2017, 04:17 PM

Got used pair of rears going cheap in for sale section plenty live in them

khooni · 21-03-2017, 06:23 PM

tks.

I need the fronts as well.

might be time to try cup2s on the csl anyway.

Tomorrows Silverstone GP is going to be rainy......

**Mike R** · 21-03-2017, 06:48 PM

I'd go Trofeo Rs over Cup 2s.....

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 21-03-2017, 07:34 PM

Mine is going to be on cup 2's soon, trying to find the best price still.

**shimmy** · 21-03-2017, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

I'd go Trofeo Rs over Cup 2s.....

Why?

**Mike R** · 22-03-2017, 10:32 AM

Because the Cup 2s are good up to a point - they are the same as R888s where they seem to have a narrow lap window of operating before they get too hot and go off very quickly. This makes them okay on the road, but a let-down on track, where you can only get 2-3 fast laps at a time.

The Trofeo Rs are more like the Cup 1s in grip and operating window. They actually do the correct CSL sizes (front and rear) as well....

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khooni S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: east london Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3592	cups is tyre leader still the place for cups? or cup 2s. I am running low on tyre life but since the days of cheap cups seem to be over, I'm also looking at cup 2s. seems like blackcircles is pretty good for a fully fitted deal. ANy other suggestions? tks Last edited by khooni; 20-03-2017 at 12:04 PM.

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Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	I'd go Trofeo Rs over Cup 2s..... __________________ 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

22-03-2017, 10:32 AM	#10
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	Because the Cup 2s are good up to a point - they are the same as R888s where they seem to have a narrow lap window of operating before they get too hot and go off very quickly. This makes them okay on the road, but a let-down on track, where you can only get 2-3 fast laps at a time. The Trofeo Rs are more like the Cup 1s in grip and operating window. They actually do the correct CSL sizes (front and rear) as well.... __________________ 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

20-03-2017, 10:25 PM	#2
CSLScot S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 147 Casino cash: $6357	Blackcircles should be best - they're now owned by Michelin.

21-03-2017, 04:17 PM	#5
derek S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,159 Casino cash: $20658	Got used pair of rears going cheap in for sale section plenty live in them

21-03-2017, 06:23 PM	#6
khooni S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: east london Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3592	tks. I need the fronts as well. might be time to try cup2s on the csl anyway. Tomorrows Silverstone GP is going to be rainy......

21-03-2017, 07:34 PM	#8
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Mine is going to be on cup 2's soon, trying to find the best price still.