Michelin Pilot Sport Cup set-up info

**Mike R** · 02-08-2013, 10:50 AM

Does anyone have the PDF saved from the sticky above (as the link is no longer active) as I have just fitted my Cups and want to get the best out of them at the 'ring next week?

billyboysm3 · 02-08-2013, 12:00 PM

Are you driving to the ring on them?

**Mike R** · 02-08-2013, 12:11 PM

Yes, just to bed them in - I'm taking my MSSs as well (as it usually rains

).

billyboysm3 · 02-08-2013, 02:43 PM

Thats perfect for a heat cycle at a consistent pace.

On mine that I heat cycled, I found the rubber was perfect all through the tyres life and didnt go hard like most of the cups ive seen.

I run mine at 32 psi hot but on 18 inch rims, with even wear -3.25 upfront and -2.20 at the rear but do alternate rims over.

If this is your first time on cups your love them and the extra grip, plus the car comes alive.

Have fun

rstoughy · 02-08-2013, 03:39 PM

Mike I generally start around 24psi cold and gauge it from there. I dont like to see them above about 32psi.

Mine have about 2mm left so they are in the back seat and I have my super sports fitted for the journey.

adem.csl · 02-08-2013, 07:48 PM

Well jealous im not going sounds fun!
I usually do what billy says regards the tyres then when i slip curse him for being wrong!lol
I ran mine on 30 from cold which became a dangerous move as they heated up.second time round i went 26 cold after speaking to billy and loved em.heated up,they worked great!

mattCSLnut · 03-08-2013, 12:08 AM

Here's the official Micheline guide to Pilot Sport CUPs: http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/mich...tyres-benefits
Half way down that page click on "Conditions of use" for the gospel

**Mike R** · 03-08-2013, 12:45 AM

Thanks guys

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02-08-2013, 10:50 AM	#1
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	Michelin Pilot Sport Cup set-up info Does anyone have the PDF saved from the sticky above (as the link is no longer active) as I have just fitted my Cups and want to get the best out of them at the 'ring next week? __________________ 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

02-08-2013, 12:11 PM	#3
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	Yes, just to bed them in - I'm taking my MSSs as well (as it usually rains ). __________________ 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

02-08-2013, 03:39 PM	#5
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Mike I generally start around 24psi cold and gauge it from there. I dont like to see them above about 32psi. Mine have about 2mm left so they are in the back seat and I have my super sports fitted for the journey. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

02-08-2013, 07:48 PM	#6
adem.csl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: north london Posts: 1,012 Casino cash: $7218	Well jealous im not going sounds fun! I usually do what billy says regards the tyres then when i slip curse him for being wrong!lol I ran mine on 30 from cold which became a dangerous move as they heated up.second time round i went 26 cold after speaking to billy and loved em.heated up,they worked great! __________________ Bmw in the blood!!

03-08-2013, 12:08 AM	#7
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	Here's the official Micheline guide to Pilot Sport CUPs: http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/mich...tyres-benefits Half way down that page click on "Conditions of use" for the gospel __________________ UK CSL No.020 ... after 7 years of ownership I've now SOLD it !!!

02-08-2013, 12:00 PM	#2
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,001 Casino cash: $25206	Are you driving to the ring on them?

02-08-2013, 02:43 PM	#4
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,001 Casino cash: $25206	Thats perfect for a heat cycle at a consistent pace. On mine that I heat cycled, I found the rubber was perfect all through the tyres life and didnt go hard like most of the cups ive seen. I run mine at 32 psi hot but on 18 inch rims, with even wear -3.25 upfront and -2.20 at the rear but do alternate rims over. If this is your first time on cups your love them and the extra grip, plus the car comes alive. Have fun

03-08-2013, 12:45 AM	#8
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	Thanks guys . __________________ 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