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original 182 cup tyres



Michelin Pilot exalto pe2's. 205/45's. There was a difference originally between the cups tyres and the reg 182's as the cups had stiffer sidewalls. I think there was a red dot on these. But I think they phased the softer ones out.
 
  V6 255, 172's, JCW,
Michelin Pilot exalto pe2's. 205/45's. There was a difference originally between the cups tyres and the reg 182's as the cups had stiffer sidewalls. I think there was a red dot on these. But I think they phased the softer ones out.

Yup!!... Softer, standard PE2's had a little green dot.
 
  182 Cup
From Michelin:

Michelin do, indeed, produce 3 products in the basic tyre size & tread pattern mentioned:

205/45 R 16 83V ‘New Pilot Exalto (PE2)’ (V=Max speed 149mph)
205/45 ZR 16 83W ‘New Pilot Exalto (PE2)’ (W=Max speed 168mph)
205/45 ZR 16 87W ‘New Pilot Exalto (PE2)’ Extra Load (High load @ high pressure)

The ‘V’ Speed Rated product is the preferred fitment for the quoted vehicle model.
Initially, 2 products were available, but this situation was ‘honed’ down to the one product, listed above, ‘tuned’ to that specific suspension setup & fitted as original equipment.

The other 2 products listed are ‘tuned’ to different manufacturers’ vehicle models. The ‘83W’ product would be an option, only in case of difficulty with supply/availability of the ‘83V’.

The ‘87W Extra Load’ product would not be considered valid for the quoted model, being designed for a potentially heavier vehicle: higher load capacity at increased tyre inflation pressure value.



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  Black 182 FF
On a 182 is it a good idea to only use the Pilot Exaltos or does something like some good Bridgestone or Toyo proxes do an equally good job?
 


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