Michelin Cups - how long do they last?

[sixspeed]

Quick and to the point - a set of Cups, how many miles are most people getting out of them?

[mrontheropes]

They have 5mm of tread when new, and are very soft compound. I'd say 6,000 maximum on road if you drive 'normally'. I've toasted a set of rears in less than 2,000 on the road

Edited by mrontheropes on Thursday 22 March 18:06

[StevieS]

mrontheropes said:

They have 5mm of tread when new, and are very soft compound. I'd say 6,000 maximum on road if you drive 'normally'. I've toasted a set of rears in less than 2,000 on the road

Yours lasted that long?

[mrontheropes]

Nope, but there is a wild rumour out there that someone managed 6,000 ... it's a bit far-fetched though

[JodyDavison]

I would have said more than 6000, and 2000 for a set of rears! Sir you must be lighting the back end up at ever T junction!

But when i sit and think about it, trackday wear v distance covered during the day..................................................................... i stop thinking about it....because i start thinking about the costs involved...... We should measure tyre wear v pleasure gained.... This year i am hoping for plenty of pleasure out of mine! I am coming down with Ring fever.....it's nearly April....

[mrontheropes]

JodyDavison said:

I would have said more than 6000, and 2000 for a set of rears! Sir you must be lighting the back end up at ever T junction!

Oh the back end gets lit up alright Not necessarily at T-Junctions though