- You are currently viewing DISCO3.CO.UK as a guest - Register to take part or Log In
macburns
Member Since: 25 Jan 2006
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Posts: 44
  
|
I would like to know from someone who has fitted Cooper STT's if they are satisfied with them. Also how bad do they rub, and in what situations (i.e. Access mode, etc). I can get used to extra tire noise so thats not much of a problem for me, I don't ever drive with the radio not on anyways.
Looking for replacements for my wrangler hp's which should never have been put on this car in the first place.
|
 26th Sep 2006 4:30 pm |
|
|
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
|
I got the cooper STT's for my D3 they are a great tyre tho very noisy on the road, they rub abit on the rear wheel arch but not to bad considering the size of the tyres.
I got a few pics in my gallery.
|
| 26th Sep 2006 5:51 pm |
|
|
macburns
Member Since: 25 Jan 2006
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Posts: 44
|
When do they rub? How good are they in the mud?
|
| 26th Sep 2006 5:54 pm |
|
|
d3matt
Member Since: 03 Aug 2005
Location: South Oxfordshire
Posts: 1485
  
|
I've got STTs on my 17" wheels and there is no rubbing.
They are significantly noiser, but then the D3 is so well insulated, it isn't a problem. They are only rated to 99mph though, so not ideal for motorway speeds. The ST tyre would be better if you're considering using them on the road.
I haven't used them in the mud too much yet. Although when I did, I did get stuck once in a place that a Shogun with road tyres got through just before me. Anyway, the STTs have a good reputation and are meant to be very good in the mud. I have some pics in my gallery. Matt
|
| 26th Sep 2006 8:46 pm |
|
|
Lex
Member Since: 21 Jun 2005
Location: Toowoomba Queensland
Posts: 47
 
|
I have a set of stt's on a set of 17" rims which I purchased specifically for off highway use.I think that they are very good tyres for the purpose for which they were designed. However they would not be my first choice as the only tyres for my vehicle.They are very noisy and seem to get worse as they wear;steering response is not as sharp as a HP/AT tyre;the reinforced sidewall gives a significantly rougher ride on sealed surfaces;braking distances increase as you can feel the tread squirm under hard braking.The fact that they are a bit heavier than normal tyres and have a lower speed rating may be a factor also for some. I think that most Mud Terrain type tyres are best left in the garage for that special time when we are allowed to get away from the 9-5 life in suburbia. TDV6 HSE Zambezi/Tundra
|
| 26th Sep 2006 11:36 pm |
|
|
PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
 
|
Chris200100 wrote:I got the cooper STT's for my D3 they are a great tyre tho very noisy on the road, they rub abit on the rear wheel arch but not to bad considering the size of the tyres.
I got a few pics in my gallery.
Chris200100,
What size are these STT's (275/65/18")? They look like they are on the 18" wheels
First person I've seen to fit 32" tyres.
Where do you fit the spare?
Macburns,
I've got the 17" STT's and they don't rub anywhere. Spare fits in the spare's place.
They are reasonably good in the mud but still clog up in the sticky stuff.
They whine on the bitumen and it is even louder with the window down. People can hear you before they see you  (Not really)
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
|
| 27th Sep 2006 12:52 am |
|
|
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
|
yeah should have said they are 275/65/18's.
They rub on the front part of the rear wheel arch on the bit that sticks out only does it when the wheel goes fully in the arch tho i've only notcied it going around corners a bit fast.
The 17's don't rub
|
| 27th Sep 2006 4:45 am |
|
|
simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
|
Chris200100,
I am looking at the same tyres 275/65-18 - so no rubbing on the front on full lock etc?
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
|
| 27th Sep 2006 8:09 am |
|
|
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
|
no nothing on the front but i've not tried it in access hight tho.
|
| 27th Sep 2006 10:23 am |
|
|
PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
|
Simon,
You better check on legality of fitting 32" rubber on a D3 which came out with 30" rubber.
I think you will find roadworthiness state you can go up to 15mm bigger in diameter. I couldn't find it on the Vicroads website but I've read it somewhere.
Best to check first.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
|
| 27th Sep 2006 12:18 pm |
|
|
simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
|
Chris - what size tyres are you running? Are they the 17" performance alloys?
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
|
| 27th Sep 2006 1:35 pm |
|
|
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
|
no they are the standard landrover style one 18" wheels with 275/65/18 tyres.
They are great off road as they give you a extra inch clearence.
|
| 27th Sep 2006 5:55 pm |
|
|
PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
|
Simon,
I've got STT's LT245/70/17" on the Performanace BB6 rims.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
|
| 27th Sep 2006 11:29 pm |
|
|
simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
|
The other Chris... D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
|
| 28th Sep 2006 12:22 am |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
DISCO3.CO.UK Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
|
|
