Cooper S/T or BF Goodrich A/T ??

Thats not apples and apples.

'which one are the best for 4wd '

both!

Leroy

Hi

What type of 4wd
What type of 4wdriving do you do
What size rims
What percentage of 4wd to on road
what load in your 4wd

Have fun

Mate,

Id go the Waeco brand, maybe AC 50, because they better than Engel, but make sure you run them with a Hiclone!

See if you can get 4x4 monthly (magazine) January edition 2006.
They do a comparison on a few different tyres.
Otherwise you'll get a heap of personal views.
cheers

Well I am biased as I use Cooper’s LOL

The ST’s have a more aggressive Tread pattern than the BFG AT’s.

The ST’s also suffer from Chipping on the outside lugs, which seams to bother some people, I don’t know, my set have chipped and I am not the least bit concerned over it, I would post a photo but can’t be arsed doing it now, but the chipping I have on mine anyway, really is Nothing to worry about IMO

I've had BFG's for years and have always had a good run out of them but saying that It really is a toss of the coin and personal preference. The only recomendation i would say is if you decide to buy BFG's make sure they are made in the USA and not in Japan. They are a different compound and have heard they are not as durable. A good friend has ST's on his patrol and they seem to be wearing very well without any "chipping" as yet and they have been to the Cape and back.

Goodyear MTR ;-))

Can't comment on the BFGs as I have not used them. But they must be OK as they are probably the biggest selling AT tyre in Australia.,

I run 31 inch STs on my Hilux. Have done about 30,000 KM on them including a fair bit of off roading. Biggest trip on them has been 16,000 KM to Kimberley etc including 6,000 KM off bitumen. No problems and no punctures.

Being more aggressive, the STs are a bit noiser on road than a lot of ATs, probably including the BFG. But they are a good off road tyre, while still being good on road. I've found the STs to have good self cleaning cabability in mud.

I've had no trouble with chipping on the STs, but I'm aware that some other have. As have owners of other tyres.

Don't think it matters much. Both good tyres. Perhaps base the decision on the amount and type of off roading you will do. Price also perhaps.

I have Cooper A/T's on the new car for running around town. They've proved to be very quiet and grip well.

In the bush I run a set of Cooper ST's. The ST's are noisier than the above, but give good performance.

At the end of the day I'm not sure there's much difference between the major brands.

If a tyre is taken into country where punctures and damage are inevitable, you really can't blame the manufacture.

Have a think about what your going to ask the tyre to do. If it's a bit of dirt, or a Simpson Desert crossing (for example) A/T's will be fine.

Mud, rock or cross country travel require a lot more thought.

Regards

Kim

Coopers sell because of clever advertising.
BFG sell because of a great reputation in the past.

They are both very good bitumen tyres, and will give you plenty of miles of you are kind to them.

Other tyres sell by word of mouth, and don't need much advertising - Goodyear MTR are more puncture resistant than the others, and don't easily chip. But they won't give the bitumen miles that you'll get out of the others.

I'd go for Cooper ATR's, not ST's. Ive done 75000km and will probably IMHO, get another 40-50000km. My brother has ST-C's .Done 45000 and nearly worn completely out. (He has a heavy fooot though). ATR's have less noise and also offer a great ride and awesome handling in all conditions. I travel on very varied road conditions from tar to disgraceful gravel. Tyres have chipped a little, but still will get great mileage. That's my 2 bobs worth, hope it helps. Keep it real! Kirsten (NSW)

MTRs by long way over either.