Michelin Cups on damp/wet Nordschleife

Porker · 22-08-2013, 09:21 PM

Hi all,

I've recently switched from Michelin Supersports to Cups on my CSL. While it's been an enormous improvement on a dry Nordschleife, I'm somewhat hesitant towards its wet weather performance.

I'm heading to the Nordschleife coming weekend and rain is forecast all week-end. Previously I wasn't too bothered as the Supersport is a great wet weather tyre. How does a Cup tyre cope in these conditions?

I've been led to believe they cope pretty well in damp conditions, just standing water is to be avoided?

Experiences are most welcome!

**alexk** · 22-08-2013, 09:45 PM

Just be brave

**Mike R** · 22-08-2013, 10:33 PM

Not wanting to risk it, I just took my Supersports with me - fortunately I never needed to use them

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mattCSLnut · 22-08-2013, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porker

Hi all,

I've recently switched from Michelin Supersports to Cups on my CSL. While it's been an enormous improvement on a dry Nordschleife, I'm somewhat hesitant towards its wet weather performance.

I'm heading to the Nordschleife coming weekend and rain is forecast all week-end. Previously I wasn't too bothered as the Supersport is a great wet weather tyre. How does a Cup tyre cope in these conditions?

I've been led to believe they cope pretty well in damp conditions, just standing water is to be avoided?

Experiences are most welcome!

If your Mich. CUPs are nice & fresh they will have quite surprising levels of grip as I've experienced on the recent 2000 mile + Epic

10th Anniversary CSL Munich trip via the Ring during which Full Phat CUPs were my only tyre option

for the entire trip.
We had mixed weather throughout the whole trip, including @ the Ring ( surprise, surprise

) and my Brand spanking New rear Cups & 30% worn fronts CUPs on OEM 19" wheels gripped with vigour

Just don't push your luck @ the Green Hell too far and drive appropriately to the weather conditions.
As said before "be brave"

and enjoy

Mich CUPs are the Ultimate CSL tyre choice.

philo · 23-08-2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike R

Not wanting to risk it, I just took my Supersports with me - fortunately I never needed to use them

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Love the tyre/wheel covers ,where did you get them?

**Mike R** · 23-08-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by philo

Love the tyre/wheel covers ,where did you get them?

They're genuine Michelin ones (I know, I'm a tart

):
I got them from here:
http://aakmotorsports.com/michelin-w...ver-combo.aspx

Speak to Allan - very amiable guy and excellent to deal with

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Porker · 23-08-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

If your Mich. CUPs are nice & fresh they will have quite surprising levels of grip as I've experienced on the recent 2000 mile + Epic

10th Anniversary CSL Munich trip via the Ring during which Full Phat CUPs were my only tyre option

for the entire trip.
We had mixed weather throughout the whole trip, including @ the Ring ( surprise, surprise

) and my Brand spanking New rear Cups & 30% worn fronts CUPs on OEM 19" wheels gripped with vigour

Just don't push your luck @ the Green Hell too far and drive appropriately to the weather conditions.
As said before "be brave"

and enjoy

Mich CUPs are the Ultimate CSL tyre choice.

They've been fitted in July, have about 12 Nordschleife laps behind them + a round trip to Goodwood.

Reasonable fresh, but should check thread depth.

Thanks for the advice!

mattCSLnut · 23-08-2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porker

They've been fitted in July, have about 12 Nordschleife laps behind them + a round trip to Goodwood.

Reasonable fresh, but should check thread depth.

Thanks for the advice!

Not forgetting to check your Cecils GEO & the correct " On track Off track " tyre pressures

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/mich...tyres-benefits
... half way down the page scroll across to (CONDITIONS OF USE) for Michelin recommended CUP tyre pressures.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 23-08-2013, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike R

They're genuine Michelin ones (I know, I'm a tart

):
I got them from here:
http://aakmotorsports.com/michelin-w...ver-combo.aspx

Speak to Allan - very amiable guy and excellent to deal with

.

They do look nice but I got some that were enclosed so all the crap stays in the bag and not on the seat

**Mike R** · 23-08-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

They do look nice but I got some that were enclosed so all the crap stays in the bag and not on the seat

As you can see the wheels were clean as a whistle before going in and would be washed again before being put back in the bags

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I even washed the tyres

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Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,582 Casino cash: $17548	Not wanting to risk it, I just took my Supersports with me - fortunately I never needed to use them . __________________ 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