Thread: Buying Cooper tyres....Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by Tombie

They’re bloody exceptional....

Are the Duratracs really that good? I've even got the Tyrepower guy telling me that they're all the same price, but the Duratracs (and the MTR/Kevlars for that matter) are a rung below the ST Maxx or KO2. Sounds like I can't really go too far wrong with either, but the Goodyears really are getting a good wrap around here that's for sure!

I tried to find info on load rating but there isn't much on the websites...guess I'll just have a look on the tyre itself and make sure they're load range E is that right? I want the tuff stuff!

Originally Posted by Young Angus

Are the Duratracs really that good? I've even got the Tyrepower guy telling me that they're all the same price, but the Duratracs (and the MTR/Kevlars for that matter) are a rung below the ST Maxx or KO2. Sounds like I can't really go too far wrong with either, but the Goodyears really are getting a good wrap around here that's for sure!

I tried to find info on load rating but there isn't much on the websites...guess I'll just have a look on the tyre itself and make sure they're load range E is that right? I want the tuff stuff!

No way, not ever is it a rung below the ST Maxx or the KO2, I would say the opposite in that they are a rung above the ST Maxx at the very least because of the carcass, and then add the tread design and compound. The KO2 is a true AT, this is unlike the ST Maxx and Duratrac which sit between AT and MT. The KO2 is the tyre world equivalent of the LandCruiser, well loved, but a design from 30+ years ago and persist on their reputation of getting the job done.

The ST MAXX 245/75R16 are a 120/116 (Single tyre 1380Kg @ 80Psi) load rated tyre.

I had Goodyear Duratrac's in 245/75R16 with a 120/116 load rating. They were good, when they would keep the air in them. I don't rate the sidewall strength with them, the wall is fairly soft in my opinion. One of my tyres got a pin hole in the sidewall, and another had a leak that 3 tyre shops couldn't find, even had the tyre remounted onto a different rim but it would still lose air.

I've also had the Goodyear MTR Kevlar in 235/85R16. This was a very good tyre, but noisy. But over the top if you want/need an AT tyre.

So far there has been no mention of Mickey Thompson.

On my recent trip to Birdsville (3400km round trip, 600kms dirt) I thought about replacing my 5 year 80,000kms old MTZ's (285/75) before the trip...but I didn't. These tyres had small surface cracks and were well worn. The only reason I blew one on the dirt is because of excess speed and too high a pressure. I was rushing and paid the price.

I will be replacing these tyres soon and will be getting the same again. Even though the guys at the Birdsville Roadhouse was trying to sell me a Coopers ST Max. (at $450!!)

Just my experience.

Cheers

Originally Posted by 86mud

So far there has been no mention of Mickey Thompson.

On my recent trip to Birdsville (3400km round trip, 600kms dirt) I thought about replacing my 5 year 80,000kms old MTZ's (285/75) before the trip...but I didn't. These tyres had small surface cracks and were well worn. The only reason I blew one on the dirt is because of excess speed and too high a pressure. I was rushing and paid the price.

I will be replacing these tyres soon and will be getting the same again. Even though the guys at the Birdsville Roadhouse was trying to sell me a Coopers ST Max. (at $450!!)

Just my experience.

Cheers

The Mickey Thompson ATZ P3 would definitely be on my list, and would probably top it, but they don't make it in a 245/75/16 or anything close enough without messing up my gear ratios and other things

Put simply - Japanese rubber is far better for grip and performance than American rubber...

Originally Posted by Tombie

Put simply - Japanese rubber is far better for grip and performance than American rubber...

And sizing

Originally Posted by Tombie

Put simply - Japanese rubber is far better for grip and performance than American rubber...

Originally Posted by Vern

And sizing

Hang on fella's, are we still talking tyres??!!


Ha!


On a more serious note, Tombie used to be an advocate of MickeyT's, so if he's recommending Asian made tires I'd be listening.