Coopers LTZ - anyone tried them??

[Brick]

Was at the 4WD show in Perth today, and looking around at what was on display tyre wise as I am due to replace my OEM Wranglers shortly. Tyrepower had some Cooper LTZ 285/60/18 on display. Apparently only new to Aust and overall diameter is 799mm. From the various posts I have seen this size should not rub. Has anyone got them on their D3 yet and prepared to give a view?

Not overly worried about peoples view of Coopers, just on the fit, grip and handling of the LTZ.

Thanks

[Slunnie]

So many traits of this tyre tread design which are just typical Cooper

How is this tyre rated? Is has sipes that are reminiscent of the edge blocks on the Cooper ST. It looks like a AT that has been designed to be quiet generally, but with scallops which are typically seen in MT's. It's almost like they've had another stab at redesigning at tyre that will cross between the ATR and the ST.

[Leo]

If you visit any of the US forums, you'll see that many guys (D3 and RRS) love these tyres - in fact I've never heard a bad word against them. Same on the Landcruiser forum (ih8mud.com).

They have a strong sidewall, good grip and fit the D3 and RRS. I'm waiting for them myself.......

On a side note - there are some good photos on some of the D3 and RR sites of these tyres in action.

[trynian]

Was at the 4WD show in Perth today, and looking around at what was on display tyre wise as I am due to replace my OEM Wranglers shortly. Tyrepower had some Cooper LTZ 285/60/18 on display. Apparently only new to Aust and overall diameter is 799mm. From the various posts I have seen this size should not rub. Has anyone got them on their D3 yet and prepared to give a view?

Not overly worried about peoples view of Coopers, just on the fit, grip and handling of the LTZ.

Thanks

Some info here.

NextStepDesigns Blog Archive LR3 wheel & tire specifications and options

[peterpam]

If it Coopers it will be good. I have consistently got 120,000km from Coopers on a Nissan Patrol and when mine wear out on my LR they will be replaced with Coopers. Just have the right pressures for the situation you are in.

Peter

[rick130]

If it Coopers it will be good. I have consistently got 120,000km from Coopers on a Nissan Patrol and when mine wear out on my LR they will be replaced with Coopers. Just have the right pressures for the situation you are in.

Peter

Hmmm, using them here we never got anywhere near as good a run out of ST's compared to BFG AT's on a GU Patrol. About 75,000km and they were illegal at that.
Never abused (SWMBO's vehicle) and pressures always at the optimum for the conditions.
The micro cracking in the sidewall that appeared two weeks after fitting scared the hell out of me too, although it never became worse or appeared to effect the tyre until they were replaced.

A lot of people on this forum believe Cooper is a swear word when it comes to tyres. there appear to be lots of delaminations and straight failures.

I really wanted to like the ST's, and they worked well as an AT, better IMO than the BFG's, but we've found the BFG's longer lived for less $.

[peterpam]

I actually rang Coopers to get the correct pressures for each situation. These were quite a lot different to what the tyre dealer told me, hence to excellent milage and consequently a customer for life.

Peter

[Brick]

LTZs are going to be fitted on Fri morning. Heading down south on the weekend, unfortunately no time for any off road work. Will post thoughts on handling and noise next week.

Hopefully doing some off road work the following weekend (boys trip to Wedge - all sand) so will start to get some idea of how they will perform.

Cheers

[JAMS]

Hey Guys,
First timer as far as posting things on here and owning a D3.
Need to find a decent tyre as i live in the North West and have been researching like a madman for the last 2 months This forum has been a huge source of topics. I need to know if the LTZ coopers will fit width wise as i think they may rub on the front steering control arms Noticed the post from Cameron and would love to know how he went, as I have the TDV6 SE MY08 as well.

[Brick]

Well the tyres are on and here are my impressions.

- looks: good, fill the arches nicely (refer photos)
- handling: good, seem to go around a nice set of S bends near home better than the Wranglers
- noise: more than the Wranglers but not as bad as a set of mudders, or the STs I had on a Patrol
- weight: seem to be heavier than the Wranglers. Noticed seems to require more right foot to get rolling from a dead stop, small impact on fuel economy
- clearance: good, does not rub even when on full lock at access height

Will see how they go offroad on the weekend. Will be mainly sand driving and some limestone cap rock around Lancelin and Wedge. I have previously got in excess of 110,000km out of a set of STs, but checked pressure regularly and balanced every 25,000km. Hope these last as long, but time will tell.

Cheers