Wheel queries

[pops]

Looking at sticking a set of cup tyres on the car at sometime.

However I like the idea of having a set of wheels with the SS on and also a set with cups on. Not a huge fan of taking off and refitting tyres otherwise I'd just have one set of wheels and stick cups on in the spring and the SS in the Autumn.

The best price I can find for oem wheels is £1556. Wary of going down the rep route as not sure how good the quality would be, not in looks but in the inherent strength.

Whilst £1556 may be a good deal, it's still a good deal of cash to have the luxury of a second set of wheels.

Anyone have much experience of whizzing tyres on and off, is it likely to wreck the beading on them? Or, are the rep wheels better quality than I'm assuming and worth a punt?

Ta.

[MisterCorn]

I always go with a spare set. By the time you have spent £60 having tyres changed and balanced twice a year it is cheaper to tie the money up in the wheels.

MC

[shimmy]

same

much easier spare set rims......also gives you a spare wheel if needed

[Bounce]

Two sets is deffo the way to go

[khooni]

i just bit the bullet on a new set too.

[cslsuperfan]

Brian

a second set is a must have for the stated reasons.

MPSS's and Cups covers all eventualities.

I run cups on both sets changing the oldest set each year.

[MisterCorn]

I run two sets, MPSS and cups. I haven't got around to putting the MPSS on yet for the colder weather, but since the car is SORNed I probably won't bother now. Roll on springtime.

MC

[Stumpy]

No need to buy OEM though. A lot of nice aftermarket wheels out there...

BBS/Oz for example?

[pops]

No need to buy OEM though. A lot of nice aftermarket wheels out there...

BBS/Oz for example?

Good point.

Struggling to get my head around coughing up £1500 plus for a set of wheels that are unlikely to see much daylight.

I think I'll just stick some Cup2 on in the spring and darkhole the SS somewhere in the garage. The car doesn't get out much in the winter so maybe the cups can stay on full time.

Despite previous denials the chances are it will see a track and I think the cups will be a bonus. In effect, the strength/integrity of the oem wheels will be more use in that sort of environment. If, and it's a big if, I need something for winter I may just go down the rep route as if it comes out in winter it's only going to be pottering about.

Have no qualms on buying bits for the car e.g. brakes, exhaust, engine works, just can't see the benefit in an expensive set of wheels just sitting there.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Two sets is deffo the way to go

+1 :thumbs:

[Mike RT4]

Good point.

Struggling to get my head around coughing up £1500 plus for a set of wheels that are unlikely to see much daylight.

I think I'll just stick some Cup2 on in the spring and darkhole the SS somewhere in the garage. The car doesn't get out much in the winter so maybe the cups can stay on full time.

Despite previous denials the chances are it will see a track and I think the cups will be a bonus. In effect, the strength/integrity of the oem wheels will be more use in that sort of environment. If, and it's a big if, I need something for winter I may just go down the rep route as if it comes out in winter it's only going to be pottering about.

Have no qualms on buying bits for the car e.g. brakes, exhaust, engine works, just can't see the benefit in an expensive set of wheels just sitting there.

If you're going on track with it, forget the Cup 2s, go for the Cup 1s or the Pirelli Trofeo Rs (which are available in CSL sizes) and although more expensive than the Cup 1s, are supposed to be even more track focused.

The Cup 2s would do as a reasonable all rounder, offering better dry grip than the MPSS's, at the expense of not as good wet weather grip (but are supposed to be miles better than the Cup 1s in these kind of conditions (but nowhere near as good track grip - see the reviews of trackday peeps on here).

I run two sets of CSL wheels (I picked up a set for £1k) and have Cup 1s on the black wheels (which hide brake dust) and the MPSS on the silver road wheels.

[Scott]

I would personally buy another set of wheels. Every time you swap tyres you risk the fitters damaging a tyre, so by the time you factor in one damaged tyre and the cost to change every time you may as well buy another set. I would keep an eye out for a good used set though.

Also, I wouldn't be happy putting 4 tyres in my car, never mind 4 used, to drive to the tyre fitters. The soft touch black stuff really is easy to scuff or am i just being anal? :gayfight:

[Trawler]

If you're going on track with it, forget the Cup 2s, go for the Cup 1s or the Pirelli Trofeo Rs (which are available in CSL sizes) and although more expensive than the Cup 1s, are supposed to be even more track focused.

The Cup 2s would do as a reasonable all rounder, offering better dry grip than the MPSS's, at the expense of not as good wet weather grip (but are supposed to be miles better than the Cup 1s in these kind of conditions (but nowhere near as good track grip - see the reviews of trackday peeps on here).

I run two sets of CSL wheels (I picked up a set for £1k) and have Cup 1s on the black wheels (which hide brake dust) and the MPSS on the silver road wheels.

Miles better than original cups in the wet? The jury is out on that. I will be treating them the same. Nearly filled my pants when hitting some standing water that I thought would not bother the originals. Virtually brand new as well. Hate to think what they will be like after a few miles

[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 :thumbs:

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

[shimmy]

get a set of new rims, makes things so much easier

maybe loose £300 when sold but otherwise an asset and saves you on tyre swaps and all that entails and risks