Michelin Cup 2 (two) - Page 7

Clubber · 05-09-2015, 11:40 AM

As I said earlier in this thread, many people prefer the Cup1 over cup2 on various type of cars, rwd,awd etc. but some like the Cup2 more too so its a mixed reaction but there is no doubt or mixed comment anyone whom used Trofeo R, everyone says its the quickest and best semi slick you can buy today. Which will be my next set of track tires.

billyboysm3 · 07-09-2015, 06:04 PM

Decided to sell my cup2 today. Never used, going cage and slicks route as didn't fancy being disappointed.

**alexk** · 07-09-2015, 07:31 PM

Spoke to Martin today and decided that the next set will be again the original Cup.

knoxville · 14-09-2015, 06:48 PM

Lap of Croft on said tyres.

https://youtu.be/ps6qksDpPUc

Clubber · 14-09-2015, 07:36 PM

Looked like they were not so grippy. Was that the case ?

**alexk** · 14-09-2015, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knoxville

Lap of Croft on said tyres.

https://youtu.be/ps6qksDpPUc

So what is the outcome ?
Laptime of cup 2 vs original cup ?

Trawler · 14-09-2015, 09:11 PM

For all you non track warriors I'm finding the cup 2s fine on the road. Very very loud on certain roads. All dry miles to date (approx 1100 miles)

shane@mbtech · 14-09-2015, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

So what is the outcome ?
Laptime of cup 2 vs original cup ?

Gav looked more out of control on the cup 2, than my e92 did on cup + at the same circuit

I know Gav can drive too, so definitely cup 2 not up to the task.

3wheels3 · 14-09-2015, 11:09 PM

With very limited experience (& ability!) I'd say they take bit longer to get up to temp, bit more progressive and may be not as quite as grippy. But seemed to last ok and reportedly better in wet but I haven't pushed them in wet as yet. I'd guess they're well ahead of Cup+ though. Be interesting to see same day comparison.

**Mike R** · 15-09-2015, 08:30 AM

A friend has also now tested them and his views are they are good for a very limited window (like the Toyo R888s), in that they go off very quickly. Once they get too hot, grip is much reduced (as per Gav's vid). They don't come back again until allowed to cool off. So although they may be a better road tyre than the original Cups, they are a much worse track tyre.

05-09-2015, 11:40 AM	#61
Clubber S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Istanbul Posts: 359 Casino cash: $6310	As I said earlier in this thread, many people prefer the Cup1 over cup2 on various type of cars, rwd,awd etc. but some like the Cup2 more too so its a mixed reaction but there is no doubt or mixed comment anyone whom used Trofeo R, everyone says its the quickest and best semi slick you can buy today. Which will be my next set of track tires. __________________ Can, '04 M3 CSL ,'87 M3

07-09-2015, 07:31 PM	#63
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,784 Casino cash: $29947	Spoke to Martin today and decided that the next set will be again the original Cup. __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

14-09-2015, 07:36 PM	#65
Clubber S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Istanbul Posts: 359 Casino cash: $6310	Looked like they were not so grippy. Was that the case ? __________________ Can, '04 M3 CSL ,'87 M3

15-09-2015, 08:30 AM	#70
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,582 Casino cash: $17548	A friend has also now tested them and his views are they are good for a very limited window (like the Toyo R888s), in that they go off very quickly. Once they get too hot, grip is much reduced (as per Gav's vid). They don't come back again until allowed to cool off. So although they may be a better road tyre than the original Cups, they are a much worse track tyre. __________________ 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

07-09-2015, 06:04 PM	#62
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,000 Casino cash: $25192	Decided to sell my cup2 today. Never used, going cage and slicks route as didn't fancy being disappointed.

14-09-2015, 06:48 PM	#64
knoxville S3 - On the open road Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 81 Casino cash: $8390	Lap of Croft on said tyres. https://youtu.be/ps6qksDpPUc

14-09-2015, 09:11 PM	#67
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	For all you non track warriors I'm finding the cup 2s fine on the road. Very very loud on certain roads. All dry miles to date (approx 1100 miles)

14-09-2015, 11:09 PM	#69
3wheels3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 773 Casino cash: $21189	With very limited experience (& ability!) I'd say they take bit longer to get up to temp, bit more progressive and may be not as quite as grippy. But seemed to last ok and reportedly better in wet but I haven't pushed them in wet as yet. I'd guess they're well ahead of Cup+ though. Be interesting to see same day comparison.