Wheel queries

[Mike R]

Originally Posted by pops

Thanks for the replies.

Although I've said the car will go onto a track, it won't be living on there.

I spend so much time away for work that me being available for track days isn't going to happen too often.

I fancied trying the cups after having AD08s on my GP, with the suspension set up I had it totally transformed the car. As said, it won't make much of an appearance in the winter so the chances are the cups will stay on.

If I needed a second set of wheels for the SS, they would only be on the car for as short a time as possible, hence reps if needed.

The AD08s used to stay on the GP all year round, I just had to accept they weren't going to be as good when either cold or wet. The GP didn't hang about as Peter will testify

I also appreciate cesil has 100 more bhp but to me, if the conditions are crappy, I'll just have to remember to pussyfoot!!

IMO even more crucial for you to have the full fat Cups - there's no point going to a track-day to have it spoiled by having a 2-3 lap grip window before the tyres going off, necessitating you cutting short a session to cool them off. Even more so, seeing as the track events will be infrequent, so you want to get the most enjoyment possible out of them.

Given the full-fat Cups are cheaper as well, it really is a no-brainer .

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by pops

I'll keep it brief for you

It will now see a track when time allows, I work what's classed as part time nowadays although still currently away for a minimum of 6 months pa.

I want to try cups.

2nd set was what seemed a sensible idea but if I'm going to chuck another 1600 quid at the car, I'll spend it on something that ain't going to be collecting cobwebs in the garage.

Cups will now stay on all year. IF plans change and I need to use it in the winter then as Scott said, worry about another set of wheels then.

Righty Ho!

As shim says go for a new oem set if finances allow

1. rims will be mint
2. no hidden repairs waiting to let you down going into the bus stop!
3. OEM rims will hold 80% of their cost all day.

[Matt21]

Generally my thought is that if looked after rims are an asset, tyres depreciate in line with wear. Ergo tie up some capital and buy a spare set to minimise regular faffing!

[khooni]

er i did it.. Thanks Billy

because i am tired of tip toeing in the wet on trackdays.

with our unpredictable weather and if i book ahead, I can then switch to MPSS when i need to or stay on the Cups if it's dry. no more curtailing my fun on track.....

[mattCSLnut]

One set of OE CSL 19s with the original Mich. CUP 1s is all you'll ever need Brian
It's a Royal PITA swapping wheels over IMHO. I've been there & done it
Mine has been exclusively on CUP 1s since 2012

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

One set of OE CSL 19s with the original Mich. CUP 1s is all you'll ever need Brian
It's a Royal PITA swapping wheels over IMHO. I've been there & done it
Mine has been exclusively on CUP 1s since 2012

i have some sympathy to that arguement tbh, especially if its not your daily drive (like most are not these days)

[pops]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

One set of OE CSL 19s with the original Mich. CUP 1s is all you'll ever need Brian
It's a Royal PITA swapping wheels over IMHO. I've been there & done it
Mine has been exclusively on CUP 1s since 2012

Looking at Cup2s as have been led to believe Cup1s are no longer available?

Not changing/buying until end of March, have just coughed up for exhaust and centre pipe

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by pops

Looking at Cup2s as have been led to believe Cup1s are no longer available?

Not changing/buying until end of March, have just coughed up for exhaust and centre pipe

I think someone is misleading you matey ...although they have gone up in price again

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...r19-87y-313775

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...-zr19-89y-9170

CUP 1s for pure CSL experience

[Trawler]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

I think someone is misleading you matey ...although they have gone up in price again

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...r19-87y-313775

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...-zr19-89y-9170

CUP 1s for pure CSL experience

Yep, back to full fat cups when the 2s are worn out.

[pops]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

I think someone is misleading you matey ...although they have gone up in price again

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...r19-87y-313775

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...-zr19-89y-9170

CUP 1s for pure CSL experience

Thank you

Ought to know by now not to listen to tyre dealers!