Help me make a decision, please vote.
Submitted: Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 21:40
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I’m after 285/75R16 size tyres for a 100 series. Do I take a punt and try a set of the new Cooper STT or go with the tried and tested Goodyear MTR?
Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 22:30
Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 22:30
Chris,
I have a set of Cooper STT 285/75/16 on the Troopie and so far so good.
In th e past I have always run BFG and had a good run out of them, but was given the chance to try the Coopers.
So far I have done 3321 klm in 28 days and have been on the black top 2730 klm and dirt road 591 klm. 82% road 18% dirt.
The main part of the dirt driving was in the
Vic High Country and they were great. 3.5 t of Troopie and the tyres never looked like they were going to slip.
As for the Goodyear MTR I have not had a set so I can not give an opinion.
I had 265/75/16 on the Troopie before and I have not noticed that much difference in performance but have an extra couple of inches in diff clearance.
Wayne
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Reply By: Exploder - Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 23:15
Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 23:15
Gday Chris
At the end of the day they r both good top of the range MT tyres one may have 1 or 2 extra ply’s or a 2mm thicker side wall but if you r going to stake a tyre 2mm will not save you. IMO anyway
Both will have horror stores about them. Take on bord what people say on hear and why they use a particular tyre. Then go and look at each tyre and buy the one you like because it’s you money.
From what Jeff has said about the MTR’s they handle very
well on gravel and off road in general post (22386).
P.S I use cooper my self and no complaint’s as of yet.
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