Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Tires Who Uses Them?

[AJT]

I have been trying to figure out what tire to use on my car. I talked to Bobby Archer today & it seemed like he leaned toward the cups for traction. I know this subject has been talked to death, but when you are about to shell out some cash you want it to be the right decision & I have to pick one soon.

Bobby mentioned heat cycles for tires. I assume this is means the number of times the tire can be heated to a certain temp. then the tire becomes less effective... Is this better with Michelin or BFG??

Would the Michelins be good for the street? My decision is between these & BFGs.

Had a few beers hope I did not wander too much.....

Any input with Michelins would be appreciated.

Thanks
Andy

 

[Gavin]

This is the only tire for the street - get a bit of heat in them and they really perform - you will get decent miles out of them
Viper Days requires the use of this tire in all classes up to Super Modified I believe - on the track the tire is awesome! Speaking from experience.

Lastly - this is the best wet weather tire you can put on your Viper
Luck

 

[Yellow Fever]

Is the "Michelin Pilot Sport Cup" tire available in a 19 Inch ??


Jeff

 

[Gavin]

Should be - check out www.tirerack.com

 

[RedGTS]

The Sport Cups aren't available in 19", and if you're comparing them to the BFG's I'm assuming you're more interested in traction in a straight line than in cornering because the BFG's definitely aren't good for high speed cornering or a road course. I'd be interested to hear from someone who can compare how the Cups hook from a dead stop to the BFG's, b/c with their cornering ability if they're close they would seem to be the better choice for the street.

 

[AJT]

Thanks Gavin that is the info I was looking for.
It sounds like the Michelins might be a better choice for the street. I am looking at 18". Can you just put them on the rear?

Andy

 

[Yellow Fever]

Yes Andy...It's actually reccomended that you only use the BFG's in the rear.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[AJT]

Jeff are you using BFGs or Cups?

Andy

 

[ViperJoe]

I talked to Bobby Archer today & it seemed like he leaned toward the cups

That would be good enough for me

 

[AJT]

Thats what I thought. I am still kind of new to the viper world & its good to have everyones opinion. After talking to Bobby he seems to be the most knowledgeable person i have talked to about tires.
Thanks ViperJoe

Andy

 

[N2 Vipers]

Gavin,
The cup tires can only be used in Unlimited and Super Modified at Viperdays. They are fantastic on the track compared to the regular Pilots. I also run them on the street, but be sure to warm them up before driving it hard or it can get away from you real fast.