I've had a set of Cooper Discoverer STT tires on my D2 since November 2014. 285/75/16. I rotate in the spare. They are nearing the end of their lives now after about 42,000 miles. I've been amazed at the traction, durability, longevity, and relative quiet. I've really beat on them for over 4 years now. I ran a set of 265/75/16 BFG ATs before these and got over 60K miles out of them. The BFG ATs are great tires indeed but they just don't cut it when the going gets muddy.
Considering replacing them with the same size 285/75/16 BFG MT T/A KM3s, Cooper Discoverer MTPs, Cooper Discoverer STT Pros, or Falken Wildpeak M/T01s. Made a little comparison graphic that I'll attach. The weight of the Falkens is 12 lbs more than the Cooper MTPs. I'd love to save 12 lbs per tire. The BFGs are also relatively heavy (and expensive). Anyone here on Dweb got any opinions by chance?
General stopped making what I'd have suggested, but their new mud pattern uses the same carcass and compound, and will be a touch more progressive. They're going to be heavy, but if you want something big and aggressive that will handle like a street tire on the road, that's your move. You're already running steel wheels, anyway; which are best fitted with uprated shock absorbers, at the least.
That carcass is the cat's ass, and the compound is magical. Lord knows nothing makes a noise like a DII in a four-wheel drift, and nothing puts that big of a naughty grin on your face.
If you want something more quiet or light, there are a number of options, but for something that won't surprise you on the road that's big and meaty, that design is hard to beat. I only run E rated tires, but they do make them in C, which might be more comfortable, and will certainly be lighter.
Cheers,
Kennith
I feel like I'd be preaching to the choir on Discoweb based on this thread. Lately on 'landroversonly' forum, I am constantly trying to explain to lr4 cheap-skates, that putting an XL tire on a 20" for "off road" use, is not only lame but dumb.
Magnificent response! Very thoughtful
Thank you! Right now tires on hold as coolant reservoir bubbles over...looks like funds are going to hose replacement...argh
Some people don't realize that tires are part of a vehicle's suspension system.
Here's my impression of LRO:
"Call me so I can avoid peer review when telling you how to fix the problem."
Cheers,
Kennith
I've had a set of Cooper Discoverer STT tires on my D2 since November 2014. 285/75/16. I rotate in the spare. They are nearing the end of their lives now after about 42,000 miles. I've been amazed at the traction, durability, longevity, and relative quiet. I've really beat on them for over 4 years now. I ran a set of 265/75/16 BFG ATs before these and got over 60K miles out of them. The BFG ATs are great tires indeed but they just don't cut it when the going gets muddy.
Considering replacing them with the same size 285/75/16 BFG MT T/A KM3s, Cooper Discoverer MTPs, Cooper Discoverer STT Pros, or Falken Wildpeak M/T01s. Made a little comparison graphic that I'll attach. The weight of the Falkens is 12 lbs more than the Cooper MTPs. I'd love to save 12 lbs per tire. The BFGs are also relatively heavy (and expensive). Anyone here on Dweb got any opinions by chance?