Buying Cooper tyres....Any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by rick130

I haven't heard that?
Maybe internet waffle?

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Probably definitely internet waffle...There's a bit of that going around when it comes to tyres I think ;)

I think there were different ply thicknesses depending on load ratings or something, and people reported the sidewalls weren't as tough as some competitors but maybe they were putting jack hammers through the sidewalls who knows with some of these internet reports..."I put a jack hammer through the sidewall and the damn thing couldn't take it, they just don't make them like they used to these days"

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Originally Posted by rick130

And the new Geolander AT gets some very good all round reviews.
It's definitely one tyre I'm considering to replace the old P spec tyres on the Disco.

Toyo's used to be right up there on my radar but I've seen quite a few in the last few years that have gone eggy, which I found surprising, including the five that used to reside on the Disco before I owned it.
I know the driver very well, and I know how carefully it was driven.

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I've been recommended this by a couple of tyre vendors. The reviews are also good. Most probably put them on the Triton when it needs new tyres.

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Originally Posted by Young Angus

Well just got a much more sensible quote from a Tyrepower for some tyres:

BFG KO2 @ $330 each

ST MAXX @ $325 each

Duratrac @ $329 each

245/75/16 all fitted and balanced

They're much better prices in my book!

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If you want a tuff,strong, all rounder,the KO2 is the go.

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Originally Posted by Young Angus

The Duratracs used to be on my radar too, I just thought they had weaker side walls compared to lots of other top shelf ATs or is that dependent on the load rating?

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Didn't mean to 'like' this post if it's still there (fat fingers on the phone!)
Meant to reply saying 'not so!' but others have already done that 😀
I'm looking at these to replace the Goodyear MTRs on the Defender assuming I can find a good price, otherwise I'll be getting the KO2s too!

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Originally Posted by donh54

And now for something completely different ......
I'm currently running a set of Goodride ATs [bigrolf]
Quiet on road, seem to grip ok on rocks, dirt & gravel. Wearing ok so far (only had them on for about 8 months). They're P rated, so you have to pick your lines to look after the sidewalls.
Fitted & balanced, including disposals, $235 each.
Have you looked at Tyresales.com.au - you buy the tyres online, and they have them sent to the fitter in your area.

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The BIL just bought a Black Series camper with Goodride tyres on it and seems happy with them.
Another family member has Toyo ATs on his 80 series and they have been fine.

How about Dick Cepeks...throw a set of Fun Countrys into the mix shall we. They used to be on the radar but fell off for some reason and I can't remember why...

In all seriousness I'm going to put a picture of each of these tyres in front of my wife and tell her to choose one, she has no experience or care for tyres haha but I have complete faith that she'll make the right choice :)

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Originally Posted by Young Angus

How about Dick Cepeks...throw a set of Fun Countrys into the mix shall we. They used to be on the radar but fell off for some reason and I can't remember why...

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I cant comment on them too much, but Cooper Tire and Rubber also make Dick Cepek, along with Mickey Thompson, Avon and of course Cooper Tires.

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Originally Posted by Milton477

I'm still on Coopers after 15 odd years & more sets than I can remember.

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Well.. let’s say you travel twice the average - so 30-40k
That should according to Coops marketing equate to about 7 sets....

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Originally Posted by Slunnie

Have you seen the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac also? That one has also had good feedback and also has a bombproof carcass like the MTR which is good for touring. That tyre, like the Cooper ST, sits in between an AT and a MT.

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They’re bloody exceptional....