[zain]

Anyone tried the CUP2 on a ZL1?

[Biscuit.fr]

Bad idea...

They are super long to warm!

Prefer PS4 ;-)

[Pollock]

I have not but my friend has and said they are almost as sticky and last twice as long as the good years. ZL1 1LE

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by Biscuit.fr

Bad idea...

They are super long to warm!

Prefer PS4 ;-)

He or she never said street or track.

[~Jb]

Like others have said, depends on the use.

Street/Track: (and you're in a good climate) then Cup 2's should be fine.
Street only: Pilot Sport 4s or Continental ExtremeContact Sport seem to be the best.
Track only: Goodyear 3R or Toyo R888.

[SFV1LE]

Originally Posted by ~Jb

Like others have said, depends on the use.

Street/Track: (and you're in a good climate) then Cup 2's should be fine.
Street only: Pilot Sport 4s or Continental ExtremeContact Sport seem to be the best.
Track only: Goodyear 3R or Nitto R888.

You mean Toyo R888R right (latest version R888 w/R at end, better on dry track, worse than old 888 in rain)?... do not get these tires, in a word they suck vs many other track tire options.

For example, for ZL1 1LE you’d be much better off on RE71R in 305/30/19 square and non 1LE 295/30/20 square (largest tread widths in both diameters), vs R888R in 305f/325r. RE71R have more grip and tread for rain than even PSC2 and cost much less. R888R are slow to heat up, and quick to overheat and get greasy.

If you want the best DOT R comps for circuit and money not an issue get Hoosier R7, you will be amazed by the grip in your first track day. For non DOT get Pirelli DH new or take-offs.

Only good thing about R888 is they last and the old ones were a decent wet track tire.

My track-only tire order of preference for ZL1 1LE based on cost, performance and longevity...
Pirelli DH take-off
Hoosier R7/A7 take-off
New Goodyear 3R
New RE71R in 305 square (should fit 12” rear rim)
Nitto NT01
New Hoosier R7 ($$)
New Pirelli DH ($$)
New PSC2

Unfortunately several good DOT slicks and semi slicks are not available in diameters over 18”, like the Hankook TD and BFG R1S

[~Jb]

Originally Posted by SFV1LE

You mean Toyo R888R right

Yes, thank you. I did have great luck with R888 on my old Evo, but i'm sure compounds have changed by now.

[G2K]

Originally Posted by Pollock

I have not but my friend has and said they are almost as sticky and last twice as long as the good years. ZL1 1LE

This is exactly my thoughts. I have them on my 1LE and honestly they are more quiet, grip like stock SC3 but last a lot longer. Only set back is the price honestly.

[zain]

Tire dealer suggested CUP2 for rear and 4S for front. Is this going to be a good setup?

[Stephen12ZL1]

Originally Posted by zain

Tire dealer suggested CUP2 for rear and 4S for front. Is this going to be a good setup?

No...stick with the same compound front & rear. Sounds like the dealer is trying to get rid of their stock.

[SJFGTO]

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

No...stick with the same compound front & rear. Sounds like the dealer is trying to get rid of their stock.

^^^Agreed!

[G2K]

Originally Posted by ZLBlue

Yes I've gone through plenty of sets of Cup 2's and can agree on their longer tread life and great grip around a track in hot weather. Though on wet roads it's much worse than PS4s.

Totally agree on the wet. I haven't had a chance to test the PS4 yet but I had the PSS before these and I was blown away from the rain performance.

I might go PS4 on my next set. Maybe, I just love the Cup2's

[TheRedhead]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...=Potenza+S007A


Does anyone have any input on something like this?

[ZL1 1LE]

Originally Posted by TheRedhead

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...=Potenza+S007A


Does anyone have any input on something like this?

I’m currently running those on the family sedan. Great tire. I’m very satisfied with it after having been dissatisfied with both the Michelin PSS and Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 on that car. I wouldn’t hesitate to put them on my ZL1 1LE if I was considering stepping down from an R rated tire. I don’t know why they aren’t given more consideration like the Michelin PS4.

I do know someone who said that he was going to get them on his ZL1 1LE after I suggested them but, I never did receive any feedback from him. I can ask.