Thread: Don't like these cracks on my Coopers

Originally Posted by MLD

Why do people whinge, bitch and moan about tread wear on a mud or AT tyre?

You bought it to be rough on the tyre, in rough conditions and expect long life of great grip and treat wear life. Tyres are a compromise and a consumable. If you buy mud tyres expect them to chip, tear, lose blocks and wear faster than a comparable road tyre.

The reality is rubber cures with age (hardens) and gets brittle with age. Until the manufacturers find the magic solution that meets treat wear and grip we will experience the shortcomings of a mud tyre.

my solution is buy a HT tyre and slide your way through a weekend of 4wd'ing.

If your post was meant to be a verbal on Cooper, you are at the end of a long line of dissatisfied customers.

i have BFG km2's and they are beaten, battered and ripped to shreds but never had a flat or rolled rim.

compromise

MLD

You might have missed the point here MLD. Tread wear is in line with my expectations. The issue of concern is whether the cracks in the casing is a potential safety issue.

I know of cases where tread separation has caused vehicle roll over, and write off (no injury). Another where the total loss of control at highway speed occurred (again no injury). In both cases, the separating tread got jammed up in the wheel arch, or locked around a leaf spring.

These were both lucky escapes, but it could well have caused death or injury. That's why I asked for opinions, and shared this info.

i have BFG km2's and they are beaten, battered and ripped to shreds but never had a flat or rolled rim.

compromise

MLD[/QUOTE]


I can say the same for Coopers, I've used them for over 20 years across all the tracks and deserts from Kosi and the Vic high country to the Great Victoria and they have worked, performed and lasted. Chipped chopped and battered, sure, but hey that is what they are for................ and mulga stakes will take out anything.

Cheers

RF

I have had tread delamination on 3 cooper tyres (2 on the same trip) and all tyres had the minor cracking yours have.
I have to say though that my tyre were quite old, so if yours are still relatively new, say under 5 years old, if it was me, I would just wear them out and get something else next time.

HTH

John D - Defender 110 2.4