Cups for everyday use???

[terryb]

Does anyone use Cup tyres for everyday use, come rain or shine? I read the advice on not using them in cold/ wet conditions, but the official line from Michelin is that they are a good tyre in the wet (I guess they mean on track and when warmed up).

I have used R888s in the torrential rain and not had a massive problem with them - of course they aren't as good as standard road tyres, but you can manage.

The CSL I'm getting has Pirelli P Zero's fitted - not sure what they'll be like really.

But interested in your comments about your experiences with Cup tyres

Cheers

Terry

[neil]

cups come new with only 4mm of tread so it would be an expensive ride if you were to do big mileage

i have ps2's fitted but will be changing to cups when these are not fit for purpose (i dont drive the car daily)

[terryb]

Oh right, that would be a problem.... didn't realise that.

Do you use Cups on track Neil? If so how long do they last?

I think I've read that Toyo have started doing R888s in CSL sizes - they are awesome tyres

[Mark CSL]

I had cups on my car, but could not get any grip on the road,
but i live in scotland, and it is always cold here. :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

CSLGIRL i think uses them every day even in the rain
she might give you some input ?

[raCedeSignLtd]

I used my CSL in all conditions fitted with cups inc a few frosty mornings! great fun. Basically after a big moment on a very wet trackday at oulton park I learnt that in the dry the level of grip offered is amazing and this allowed me to push my car very hard as Neil will testify ! However in the wet you can go quick but you need to be very smooth with your input to the car. This was proved by a chap from Ireland in a gt3 who was also on cups at oulton in the wet and when I was all over the place, he was one of the quickest there! On having a chat with him he just said concentrate on being smooth not going fast and speed will come.........

regards the defector

[cslgirl]

Ive had cups for the last couple of years no problem.

Drove back from Wales in torrential rain - had a little aquaplane but as long as you are careful shouldnt be a problem. My cups are borderline now and don't get much grip but getting a new set very soon!! Worked very well on track. If you used it daily though, cost may be an issue if you have to keep getting new cups.

[Ms Escobar]

Used my CSL in all weather and its fine on cups as long as you are gentle on the throttle in snowy/icy/wet conditions. Traction control is quite busy but no problems at all really.

[terryb]

Where do you buy your Cups from please and what is a good price?

[Ms Escobar]

Where do you buy your Cups from please and what is a good price?

Elite Garages about a year ago for £220 each

[Rezmund]

The cups offer more grip in the wet than a conventional road tyre provided you can get enough heat in to them. Because of the low tread pattern they are no good when there is standing water. I will be getting cups next as I don't use the CSL every day now.