Cooper STT(35x12.5x17) Any good?
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Cooper STT(35x12.5x17) Any good?
The tread design looks so much like the Toyo M/T, but the Cooper is load "D" rated(3000 lbs) and the Toyo is "E". The Cooper is also only about $230. My concern is that they won't be stout enough, but I see plenty of guys here running BFG 315's which are also "D" rated.
Your opinions please.....
Your opinions please.....
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you should have no problems with the d rated tires. when you go with an oversized d rated tire they will hold as much weight as the stock e rated tires, in most cases. The cooper STT's will wear out fast, i would not suggest that aggressive of a mud tire unless you really need it.
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Supposedly they're far more quiet than what they look like. It's a relatively new tire, so it's hard to find people running them. So any quality "D" tire in a 35 should be okay? Was also considering the milder Toyo Open Country A/T but the tread depth isn't too deep.
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The STT's have a bit softer rubber compound to keep from tearing up the tread when in rocks and gravel. Therefore, your tire life will be less. They do make a bit of road noise, but not bad.
I've got the ST. Harder rubber compound. A bit of road noise around 40-45 mph but at highway speed, no more than the avarage AT type tire. With around 7,500 miles on them, I don't see any abnormal tread wear and my guess is that they will go 50,000 miles or so. As long as they are rotated on a regular basis.
You might want to look at the ST. I got mine for $154 ea (265-75-16E), installed.
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I've got the ST. Harder rubber compound. A bit of road noise around 40-45 mph but at highway speed, no more than the avarage AT type tire. With around 7,500 miles on them, I don't see any abnormal tread wear and my guess is that they will go 50,000 miles or so. As long as they are rotated on a regular basis.
You might want to look at the ST. I got mine for $154 ea (265-75-16E), installed.
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I ran these STT's on my Dodge Ram 1500 in a 33" size when they first came out. They did AWESOME off road in the mud, dirt, etc. I assume they would have been great in the snow too but didn't get to find out because I sold the truck. These tires are LOUDER than many MTs on the market however, so be prepared for road noise. I didn't have any problems with them in the rain, but if I was a person who towed a trailer a lot I wouldn't go with them...I'd stick with an AT instead just to be safe. I got a set of 4 put on my truck for a little over $800.
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Originally Posted by shortround
With around 7,500 miles on them, I don't see any abnormal tread wear and my guess is that they will go 50,000 miles or so. As long as they are rotated on a regular basis.
I want em on my truck in a few months, how you liking them so far?
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Love the tires. Good wet weather traction. Don't know about snow/ice, yet. Mine cost right at $650 with tax and all. Everyone I know that has run them has gotten excellent service.
I think there are two different versions of the ST. One is a cut and chip resistant version. Great if you are on unimproved roads a lot.
I think there are two different versions of the ST. One is a cut and chip resistant version. Great if you are on unimproved roads a lot.
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I have had a set of 285's on since the summer. So far holding up really well. Regular rotations are a must and they are louder than an AT. Surprisingly they have been holding up real well to towing.
I like them so far.
I like them so far.
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do they make the stt in a 315/75/16 tire i like these and can not find that size
http://www.coopertire.com/us/en/Prod...ht+Truck+Tires
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Originally Posted by 12valve@heart
Apparently not. According to their web site, the Discoverer STT is available in sizes up to LT305/70R16 and the Discoverer Radial STT is available in sizes up to LT265/75R16 with limited availability of the LT285/75R16 due to them being discontinued.
http://www.coopertire.com/us/en/Prod...ht+Truck+Tires
http://www.coopertire.com/us/en/Prod...ht+Truck+Tires
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I was recently told by a tire dealer that these coopers have a new design that raised the center rib on an angle, or something like that, and that it made them QUIET ?
He also said that Cooper is the only American owned tire manufacturer. That said, if true, would be enough to get me to try a set next time around
He also said that Cooper is the only American owned tire manufacturer. That said, if true, would be enough to get me to try a set next time around
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They are no way quiet. The first 1000 miles maybe. The nice open tread design puts a stick in that bicycle wheel.
However, between the motor noise and the turbo howling, you don't notice it.
When idling around in loose or soft conditions its cool to feel the tires grab and push instead of spin.
The trade off between more traction and road noise is worth it to me.
However, between the motor noise and the turbo howling, you don't notice it.
When idling around in loose or soft conditions its cool to feel the tires grab and push instead of spin.
The trade off between more traction and road noise is worth it to me.