Tyre Options for C63 507

[nightSpirit]

I know I recently proclaimed 'I'm buying an A45!', but after another test drive in a 507...I'm now thinking otherwise.

One thing I've been trying to work out (on either car) is should I get a second set of wheels for track tyres or just run the normal wheels with more track focused/road legal rubber. I'm thinking 6 track days a year and 15k miles...would equate to 5 sets of rubber (not counting the first set that come with the car).

Can anyone tell me what the stock tyres are on the A45 and C63 (235/35/19 on A and 235/35/19, 255/30/19 C) and what track day ish brand would be good? I've been looking at Dunlop SportMaxx Race, R888s or Cup 2s. I know track rubber is compromised in the wet/winter and won't last as long on the road.

Any thoughts welcome.

[jackwood]

If you can get Cup2's in the right sizes, just go with those. They actually work alright in the wet now, unlike the old Cups. Also VERY quiet on the road.

888's are showing their age now and are really noisy. Would drive you insane used daily.

[nightSpirit]

Thanks for the reply. Do they hold up well to road use and perform on track?

[jackwood]

Yes. Friend running them on GT3 as a daily. Work perfectly well on road and amazing on track. Actually have good tread depth and longevity now too. Unlike old Cups that are done after 2-3k miles.

Only real issue still is deep standing water. But in the damp or normal wet they are a revelation over the old tyre. Perfectly usable every day.

[nightSpirit]

Perfect, will check prices then and see if it works out cheaper to run 6 sets of cups over 3 years rather than rims and specific tyres for certain duties.

[nightSpirit]

What type of cup tyre? Is it Cup, Cup2, Cup Plus?

Also would a 265 fit on the 8" rim

[jackwood]

You need Cup2's. Don't get the older ones. They are really track and dry road only.

Can't answer the second question, sorry.

[nightSpirit]

All sorted I think, thankyou. R888s are the only ones in my sizes.

[jackwood]

Which sizes? A45 or C63? I used to run 265 rears on my C63 if that helps get you a better tyre.

[nightSpirit]

C63 sizes. 235/35/19 fronts and 265/30/19 rear. Can't find new cups in those sizes

[Bradders901]

I bought a second set of 18" oem C63 wheels for my 507 for track/ring/winter use. You mention 6 track days, be aware you will go through your brakes in 6 days imo. It's a good car to try out on track but I don't think its a good track car as it is real heavy and will eat front tyres and brake pads.

Still I took mine to Spa, Bedrord and a couple of Ring trips.

[nightSpirit]

Thanks Bradders, that's another option. Sounds fun