Advice on rear cups

mattbedford · 27-03-2009, 04:18 PM

My car has cups on the front and odd treaded road tyres on the rear. Going to get some cups fitted on the rear so its better for track days. Can someone tell me if these are the right size that ive found on e-bay?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/305-30-19-MICH...ayphotohosting

SMD · 27-03-2009, 04:21 PM

Rears csl wheels need 265/30/19 mate!

mattbedford · 27-03-2009, 04:24 PM

Yeah just noticed. Have found these ones. They are 19" and aspect ratio of 35. Is that the width of them and is that the correct size?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/245-35-19-MICH...ayphotohosting

bryce · 27-03-2009, 05:55 PM

The correct sizes are:
235/35/19 Front
265/30/19 Rear

Also, something to note when your looking is that you want Pilot Sport Cups, and not Cup+. Cup+ we're developed for the new M3.

I think the above may be for a Porsche, and IIRC they run 265/35's on the rear.

spanner · 27-03-2009, 06:00 PM

the ones in the advert are the + version - the difference looking at them is the line throughj the outer tread block.

I have no idea if tyhey are actually a different compund - they may mix fine.

I can probbaly sort you out with a couple of rears - am checking what is kicking around in the garage this weekend.

Nords · 27-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Yes there are a different compound, designed to work better on the road in average conditions. They are placed half way between proper cups and PS2s say...

mattbedford · 27-03-2009, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Spanner if you have any rear cups you want to sell. Let me know... Thanks

dustyjustin · 27-03-2009, 09:37 PM

Matt i have a set of cups for sale if you fancy. They have done 2 track days at Oulton so still got some wear in them. e mail me if you are intrested

justin@darinltd.co.uk

Nords · 28-03-2009, 11:14 AM

Justin, I need a front but might be interested in a pair (oooh, errrr missus!) if the price is right....

**shimmy** · 28-03-2009, 12:15 PM

i am happy to releave any of you guys of a set of rear Cups but must have good tread depth as i have a couple of sets of worn that i need to finish off but need a set for the Euro trips.

27-03-2009, 04:18 PM	#1
mattbedford S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 101 Casino cash: $725	Advice on rear cups My car has cups on the front and odd treaded road tyres on the rear. Going to get some cups fitted on the rear so its better for track days. Can someone tell me if these are the right size that ive found on e-bay? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/305-30-19-MICH...ayphotohosting Last edited by mattbedford; 27-03-2009 at 04:21 PM.

27-03-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Rears csl wheels need 265/30/19 mate!

27-03-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
mattbedford S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 101 Casino cash: $725	Yeah just noticed. Have found these ones. They are 19" and aspect ratio of 35. Is that the width of them and is that the correct size? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/245-35-19-MICH...ayphotohosting

27-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#4
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	The correct sizes are: 235/35/19 Front 265/30/19 Rear Also, something to note when your looking is that you want Pilot Sport Cups, and not Cup+. Cup+ we're developed for the new M3. I think the above may be for a Porsche, and IIRC they run 265/35's on the rear.

27-03-2009, 06:00 PM	#5
spanner S3 - On the open road Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LANCS Posts: 116 Casino cash: $559	the ones in the advert are the + version - the difference looking at them is the line throughj the outer tread block. I have no idea if tyhey are actually a different compund - they may mix fine. I can probbaly sort you out with a couple of rears - am checking what is kicking around in the garage this weekend.

27-03-2009, 07:38 PM	#6
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	Yes there are a different compound, designed to work better on the road in average conditions. They are placed half way between proper cups and PS2s say...

27-03-2009, 08:24 PM	#7
mattbedford S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 101 Casino cash: $725	Thanks for the info guys. Spanner if you have any rear cups you want to sell. Let me know... Thanks

27-03-2009, 09:37 PM	#8
dustyjustin S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 63 Casino cash: $450	Matt i have a set of cups for sale if you fancy. They have done 2 track days at Oulton so still got some wear in them. e mail me if you are intrested justin@darinltd.co.uk

28-03-2009, 11:14 AM	#9
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	Justin, I need a front but might be interested in a pair (oooh, errrr missus!) if the price is right....

28-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#10
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	i am happy to releave any of you guys of a set of rear Cups but must have good tread depth as i have a couple of sets of worn that i need to finish off but need a set for the Euro trips.