Cup Tyres

[Klang1.6]

Iam thinking bout some new tires for my cup , ive done 12500 k and there starting to wear fast, is this normal for this distance?



So what tires would you recommend and what tires have cup owners changed to? How much should I expect to pay and where to buy them. I don’t really want to change size, just like for like but is there any better than the standard tire?

 

[Griff]

I think youve done well lasting that long tbh.

People have gone for:

Rainsports
GS-D3s
PE2s
A539s

You name it.

 

[Pete]

Feck thats good mileage!

mine lasted 10.5k and I do a fair bit of motorway driving!

 

[MIKE-CUP]

I have just changed from standard contis to Exalto PE2s for £157.50 fitted the pair in the same 195/45/R16 size. They are alot better than the contis in every respect IMO. I got them from Hawleys in Sheffield, although they might be dearer to other people.

Youve done well with 12000 miles, I only managed 9.5k before they were almost down to the wear bars.

 

[Lagerlout]

9.5 k for me too, down to the TWI and beyond!!

Replaced mine with....... Contis!! There not a bad tyre, and Im selling her soon anyway.... PE2s seem to be the current weapon of choice and get good reviews.

 

[scondog]

Just banged GS-D3s on my cup all round. Had them on a week and hugely better than the contis in the wet and dry.

Brilliant tyres.

 

[Cuppy 172]

PE2s no contest

 

[Brazo]

Id agree with Cuppy but only have the original contis to compare them too

If you do buy the PE2s expect a signiifcant drop in handling for the first 2-300 miles while they bed in