Reply With QuoteI think the BFG is a much higher quality, more robust and more reliable tyre. I'm not at all keen to fit Cooper tires again to my vehicles, but have only used the 255/85-16 Cooper ST and STT, but not the ST Maxx.
Wizard
SupporterAll,
I need to replace my BFG MT 255 x 85 R16 tyres on my Defender 110.
I am a big fan of BFG tyres and have used them for many many years on various cars. This particular set has lasted for approx 112,000km.
My first thought was to get a set of the new BFG MT2 but I see also that Cooper do an ST Maxx in the same size but with an AT pattern - The AT pattern is probably a better choice for the type of driving I mostly do, but I have been very pleased with the MT pattern.
Any thoughts on which tyre performs better on the bitumen and is the more durable tyre? I realise one is a Mud tyre and the other is an AT pattern, my ideal tyre would be the BFG AT but they don't make it in 'my' size.
I have heard that the ST Maxx is very sensitive to tyre pressures, i.e performance is good IF the pressures are correct. From experience though the BFG seems to perform whatever the pressure in whatever environment.
Im not interested in other tyre sizes so please limit thoughts and responses to these two brands / sizes.
Opinions please... Stick with the BFGs or give the Coopers a go.
Thanks
Jon
Regards,
Jon
Swaggie
I think the BFG is a much higher quality, more robust and more reliable tyre. I'm not at all keen to fit Cooper tires again to my vehicles, but have only used the 255/85-16 Cooper ST and STT, but not the ST Maxx.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
Watching with interest.
FWIW I'm (relatively) happy with my KM2s in 255/85 but happy to see more options. My KM2s are proving to be pretty quiet, reasonable hard wearing and good in the wet. That said, I have pierced one side wall, but I've since put that down to bad luck.
Just to clarify, do you currently have KM2s or the older pattern BFG MT?
PS Not sure if you're aware but the Maxxis Big Horn and the Toyo Open Country MT are also available in 255/85. Of all these tyres I would be most inclined to recommend the Toyo, but you need to grey import them.
Wizard
SupporterI currently have the older MT pattern.
Regards,
Jon
Moderator
No longer a grey import, Toyo Australia are now supplying them I believe.Originally Posted by n plus one
About bloody time!
Jon, FWIW my understanding and research (but no personal experience to verify) suggests that the KM2 is a much more refined on road tyre than the previous design.
Wizard
SupporterThanks - I was happy with the MT, sounds like I should be happier with the KM2
Just spoken to Toyo Australia - They don't do 255x85 R16's.
Regards,
Jon
YarnMaster
SubscriberI used to run Cooper, as did my father (my 110, his Defender) both of us were very disappointed. Huge amounts of chipping and cracking.. one of mine delaminated at highway speeds. As it was in so many pieces you could see how moisture had got in via one of the cracks and destroyed the tire from the inside out. They were not old or abused tires.
Other people swear by them and say they last forever.. but as soon as I see a crack now I don't care how much tread is left that tyre is going in the bin... that cuts their potential safe milage down a lot.
I now BFG KM/2 in 255/85 and I've never looked back. For a less aggressive tyre I would go the Toyo.
Hercules: 1986 110 Isuzu 3.9 (4BD1-T)
Brutus: 1969 109 ExMil 2a FFT (loved and lost)
Ozzy tyres will supply Toyo in 255-85-16 they are a fantastic tyre.
If it comes down to BFG vs Cooper vs Maxxis..
BFG all the way...
Toyo Open Country M/T is brilliant. Better than the BFG and well past the others for grip, handling, mud clearing, noise and no chipping.
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