Cooper A/T3 265/65R17

[hfwebb]

Hi Has anyone looked at the new A/T3 265/65 17 and will they fit my D3 I have been running BFG 225/70 17 but they are not available at present with no eta
Thanks Howard

[Owl]

Hi Howard,
The Coopers are approved for fitment on 7.5" to 9.5" rims. If you are using standard LR D3 17" X 7" rims, then no go. If you have aftermarket wider rims, then you may be OK for fitment - but they are Coopers:wasntme:. (Alright - I know these are new tyres and I probably should give them the benefit of the doubt, but I've had some not so good experiences with Cooper ST's & STT's in the past.)

Why not buy the BFG's direct from the USA and put the change in your pocket?

[Redback]

Coopers are crap tyres, Owl we have had bad experiences with Coopers, go with BFG or Generals or anything else.

Just my opinion, Baz:cool:

[wardh]

Hi Howard

Have a look at the Bridgestone 694 AT 255/65/17s in the LT construction, they are legal on the standard rim and have a wide tread footprint on the ground. In fact the tread width measured against a friends 265/17 scorpions is slightly wider because of the straight walls and squarer tread profile so you may not even gain anything going to the 265 size.

Agree with others RE Coopers I have had no luck with them.

Had the 694s on my D1 Great performance and milage. Currently have 255/65 17s 694LTs on the D3 with 30,000Ks on them (5 tire rotation) and going great.

Cheers Howard

[~Rich~]

Coopers are crap tyres, Owl we have had bad experiences with Coopers, go with BFG or Generals or anything else.

Just my opinion, Baz:cool:

I love my Cooper LTZ Zions, the last 3 vehicles I owned I've had the BFG Muddies. The D3 for does'nt suit the Muddies for me - too refined a car to run them!
I've had no issues with my Coopers.
Different tread patterns may be different though.