Thread: Coopers LTZ - anyone tried them??

I had the 245/70/17 ST's a few years ago on the D3 and after 20K km Cooper replaced them on a prorata basis because they chipped and tread blocks tore off after some very rocky 4WD trips. I had the STT's fitted in the same size and they have faired much better and I'd get the STT's again however I did look at the Mickey T MTZ's but they are just too big to fit in the spare wheel well.

If Cooper made the ST's (suitable for the D3) in the anti-chip compound I think they would fair much better off-road like the STT's particulary in rocky terrain.

Chris

Hi guys. Responses to a few of the queries below.

CaverD3 - no rubbing as yet noted on the wheel arch inner liners. IMO 800mm rolling diameter would be the maximum size before rubbing occurs.

Stu Bear - I am not aware of any other sizes in 18 inch diameter. I would prefer a 255 width if it was available.

Tombie2/Leo/Will - tyre opinions are like the proverbial a**hole, everyone has one. My own experience with Coopers has been good, with in excess of 100,000kms out of a set of STs on a Patrol. I found checking pressures regularly and balancing/rotating every 25,000kms really helped. I have used Michelins on other vehicles and was happy with them, but not the POS they fit standard to the D3.

I have now covered approx 6,500 kms so far. Other than my trip to Wedge, I just haven't had time to do some reasonable off road work. Wear seems to be okay at present. Nothing really to put me off using them again at this point.

Cheers,

I was a bit excited about these LTZ's but then I read the note about snow chains...Noted that snow chains will fit on a max 265 tire. I know I will probably never need to fit chains, but it may sway my decision to get the AT2's.

Anyone have any pics of there D3 with AT2's?

Def90,

Got to say that snow chains do not get much consideration in WA. Have now covered just over 9000kms, and have lost approx 1mm of tread in wear. This would approximate to about 70,000kms of life based on that wear rate. Still haven't got to do a lot of offroad work as yet to see if that accelerates the wear.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Brick

Def90,

Got to say that snow chains do not get much consideration in WA. Have now covered just over 9000kms, and have lost approx 1mm of tread in wear. This would approximate to about 70,000kms of life based on that wear rate. Still haven't got to do a lot of offroad work as yet to see if that accelerates the wear.

Cheers

Just FYI

Wear rate increases as tyre ages... Not linear!!

Thanks Brick - in comparisson, I do quite a bit of time up in the high country with winters at Mt Buller so its a pretty strong consideration...

BTW, no rubbing or adverse issue for you? I reckon they look great and have read some very good reviews just recently....

Def90,

No rubbing as yet, although as noted in earlier post the tyre does get a little close to the steering bits and pieces on the front at the top of the top of the wheel.

Cheers

I have had Cooper LTZ's 285/80/18 fitted on the Disco 3, and have had no problems at all. except for bogged on Laureton beach (my fault didnt lower the pressures enough) Been from ACT to Perth and back via the black top and about 1000klms of loose gravel and stone. Just had 3 days in Abacrombie NP over loose shale and stone at 30 lbs and the tyres performed beautifully. They cost $400 fitted in ACT ouch.