Cooper zeon - best prices?

[Gribbsmy13]

I am about to start chasing a set of 5 coopers for my D4.

At this stage I can't decide between 275/50/20 or 255/55/19. I have 19's at present, but the 20's give me a bit more side wall height, which would help off road. I'm not too keen on the 18's visually, although the cheaper and better tyres do attract me.

If I go 18's I could get 285/60/18.... The choices are frustrating.

Has there been any new tyres released in any of these sizes?

[CSBrisie]

Terra Grappler - All-Terrain Light Truck Radial (http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/Grappler%20truck/terragrappler#size)

I have seen some in the US using the above (Nitto); but dont know much about them I'm afraid. Assume you have seen the Tyre Guide / Size Calc on Green Oval Experience site??

Green Oval Experience Land Rover training, Range Rover modifcation (http://www.greenovalexperience.com/#!documents-info/cbbz)

[Geedublya]

I don't think you can get a 275 50 20 in a Cooper Zeon, only 275 45 20 which has less sidewall than the standard tyres or 285 50 20 which isn't strictly legal.
As CSBrisie has pointed out you can get AT tyres in 265 50 20. There is a Kumho KL61 as well as the Nittos.
I'm going to try the Nitto Terra GrapplerS when I (finally) wear my Pirellis out. I can get the Nittos for $250 each.

[Gribbsmy13]

Just noticed jax have got a special on perellis for 229 I think

[Gribbsmy13]

Sorry 257

[CSBrisie]

Geedublya, was that $250 in Australia? Can you PM me where?
cheers

[Stuart02]

Every tyre dealer I ask about moving from 275/40/20 to a 45 profile for our RRS says it's a bad idea because of sensors, speedo error etc etc... but no one batted an eyelid when I upsized on my D2?!

It just seems to me that apart from a /tiny/ bit more sidewall, the 45 profile versions of tyres almost invariably have better load ratings than the 40 profile versions?

No-one's had any trouble size-wise with 275/45/20 s on their L320 RRS, have they?

Thanks

[Stuart02]

Also why is it possible to buy Cooper LTZs on ebay for $300 each ?!?

[Graeme]

I can get the Nittos for $250 each.Are these the original TGs or the newer TG2s? When I was looking for 20" tyres for my RRV the original TG was being sold by direct importers at a significant discount to the current TG2. The TG2 is supposed to be considerably better than the TG in several aspects but in the size I wanted were well over $400 each.

[Meccles]

We have 275/45 R20 Cooper Zeons LTZ fitted to our RRS. No issues. Speedo is almost spot on. Got them from St George Tyres online. Give them a ring if not on their site they normally get them in pretty quick. Paid $280 each about 18 months ago. Plus freight of about $90. Very happy with them, deflated them to 20psi on sand, worked real well.

[Stuart02]

We have 275/45 R20 Cooper Zeons LTZ fitted to our RRS. No issues. Speedo is almost spot on. Got them from St George Tyres online. Give them a ring if not on their site they normally get them in pretty quick. Paid $280 each about 18 months ago. Plus freight of about $90. Very happy with them, deflated them to 20psi on sand, worked real well.

Perfect, thanks

[Meccles]

I see they have them listed on their site at $310 which is still pretty good price

[Stuart02]

I see they have them listed on their site at $310 which is still pretty good price

Yes freight still $90 for 4, not sure about fitting cost but would think still significantly less per corner than dealer RRP

[Meccles]

About $20 to fit and balance is fairly typical. So around $350 each delivered fitted and balanced.

[Geedublya]

Are these the original TGs or the newer TG2s? When I was looking for 20" tyres for my RRV the original TG was being sold by direct importers at a significant discount to the current TG2. The TG2 is supposed to be considerably better than the TG in several aspects but in the size I wanted were well over $400 each.


Originals.

[Graeme]

My brother put TGs in 265/50R20 on his RRS but I don't know which version. They were recommended by his local tyre outlet.

[Stuart02]

My brother put TGs in 265/50R20 on his RRS but I don't know which version. They were recommended by his local tyre outlet.

I like the 50 profile option but I've got the 10 inch rims so am nervous about going under 275 wide

[GlennS]

Tempe Tyres have Zeon LTZ's 255/55/19 for $299 each.
That seems pretty good to me.

Cheers,
Glenn.

[Graeme]

My brother wanted 285/50R20 Nittos on his 08 RRS but they rubbed too much for his liking.

[Stuart02]

My brother wanted 285/50R20 Nittos on his 08 RRS but they rubbed too much for his liking.

Yeah with the 275s at 38 to 40 psi I'd estimate there's about 10 mm absolute max between the front tyre and suspension. I don't know what would happen compressed at full lock.

[Graeme]

It was the rubbing on the chassis behind the front wheels with the wheels turned that he didn't like. The clearance between the tyre and shock was minimal but the tyre didn't touch.

[tiddy]

I see tyre sales online have Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs, same tyre that LR used in the G4 challenge for $372 delivered & fitted.

That tyre seems to get good reviews too.

Cheers

tiddy

[p38brickus]

I paid $1210 for mine (275 45 20's) including front and rear wheel alignment from Tempe Tyres. Locals were near $1800. I had to go to Sydney anyway so it was a good deal. I've been buying Atturos for my X5 Sport from them for years and having them fitted locally. Full set of big 19's for the X5 cost about $750 landed at my door, can't beat that.

[The Fizz]

I just paid $265 fitted each for 255/55 19 at Cornells Tyres at Bexley in Sydney.

Good friendly service. I contemplated buying off eBay from their store, but when I contacted them by phone, they quoted $10 cheaper as they were obviously saving on eBay fees. And fitted free.

Hard to beat that.

255 55 19 255 55 19 111H Cooper Zeon LTZ Made IN U S A | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/281502267941)

[Stuart02]

I just paid $265 fitted each for 255/55 19 at Cornells Tyres at Bexley in Sydney.

Good friendly service. I contemplated buying off eBay from their store, but when I contacted them by phone, they quoted $10 cheaper as they were obviously saving on eBay fees. And fitted free.

Hard to beat that.

255 55 19 255 55 19 111H Cooper Zeon LTZ Made IN U S A | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/281502267941)

275/45/20 and 275/55/20 for $300 too I see. Cheers

[PeterOZ]

Shame they don't do these in a 255/60/R18


Need new tyres for the D3. Pirelli Scorpion zeros at present. Handle well, especially in the wet but don't last that long.:angel:

[Stuart02]

Shame they don't do these in a 255/60/R18


Need new tyres for the D3. Pirelli Scorpion zeros at present. Handle well, especially in the wet but don't last that long.:angel:

Haha no sympathy from this 20" rim owner for your 18" rim woes! :P
If Coopers are your flavour there'd be something better than LTZ in AT3 surely?