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Coopers answer to the KM2

chippy - 10-2-2015 at 08:09 AM

http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/DISCOVERER-STT-PR...:bounce:

monoloco - 10-2-2015 at 01:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch  
i'm getting close to having to buy a new set of tires.... been dreading the cost of BFG's!

I am looking forward to hearing more about these.
I just paid almost a grand for a set of 265-r75-16 KO's at America's Tire in Costa Mesa after having a blowout on the 405.

Ken Cooke - 10-3-2015 at 05:30 AM

Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/DISCOVERER-STT-PR...:bounce:


These tires have siping where the KM2 doesn't - along the tread blocks. You can notice the lateral flex-zones similar to the KM2s - originating from the Michelin XCL tires.

On my daily-driven Jeep Rubicon (TJ), I now have 20k miles, and with rotations every 5k miles, these tires still appear new.

monoloco - 10-3-2015 at 09:21 AM

Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch  
Noisy?
They were a bit noisy, but I had them at 80psi with about 4000lbs. in the back. After unloading I aired them down to 45psi but haven't taken the truck out on the highway yet.

woody with a view - 10-3-2015 at 09:29 AM

http://www.michelinman.com/US/en/tires/products/ltx-a-t-2.ht...

Noisy over 45 mph primarily on concrete

Ken Cooke - 10-3-2015 at 09:30 AM

Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch  
Noisy?


Expect double the noise of an All-Terrain KO when new.

After 20,000 miles, these tires hum, but don't howl the way my Interco TSL-SX tires did. They're about as noisy as a worn Interco TrXus MT. Mud tires produce more noise than All-Terrain tires - primarily when driving on concrete freeways at speeds of 40 mph and higher. Asphalt highways not so much.

rts551 - 10-3-2015 at 09:36 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke  
Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/DISCOVERER-STT-PR...:bounce:


These tires have siping where the KM2 doesn't - along the tread blocks. You can notice the lateral flex-zones similar to the KM2s - originating from the Michelin XCL tires.

On my daily-driven Jeep Rubicon (TJ), I now have 20k miles, and with rotations every 5k miles, these tires still appear new.


These tires? The Coopers or KM2's?

rts551 - 10-3-2015 at 09:38 AM

I have very little noise with the KO2's at 45psi on a RAM 1500.

David K - 10-3-2015 at 11:20 AM

Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch  
My driving now is cobblestones, some rough dirt and rock roads and asphalt... rarely concrete!

Over the course of the next year, though, I expect far more sand driving and jungle mud.... with an occasional river fording thrown in for the heck of it.


I look forward to your jungle off road photos Frank! Make sure they include a fair amount of iguanas... :light::cool:

Ken Cooke - 10-3-2015 at 02:15 PM

Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch  
My driving now is cobblestones, some rough dirt and rock roads and asphalt... rarely concrete!

Over the course of the next year, though, I expect far more sand driving and jungle mud.... with an occasional river fording thrown in for the heck of it.



If you can get the BFGs at a variety of retailers and are readily available, the KM2s would be a good choice. I drive on mine ~55 miles/day on asphalt and concrete, primarily. They do not chunk (much) on rocky terrain and have sturdy construction that balance well.



[Edited on 10-3-2015 by Ken Cooke]

BooJumMan - 10-3-2015 at 03:53 PM

Off topic, but I really like my Toyo MT's! Not too noisy for a MT, but only downside is that they are really really heavy. Very sturdy though.

Whale-ista - 10-4-2015 at 11:31 PM

FYI: salesperson at local Discount Tire shop in San Diego told me the BFGs will have a "$50 off" promo in November, for a set.

Still pricey, but they rarely have any discount on that model.

Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch  
i'm getting close to having to buy a new set of tires.... been dreading the cost of BFG's!

I am looking forward to hearing more about these.

cj5orion - 10-5-2015 at 06:14 AM

hows the price compare ?
cooper,goodrich,goodyear ?

chippy - 10-5-2015 at 01:47 PM

I don`t know about Goodyear but Cooper STT pro is about 25 bucks (a tire)cheaper than BFG KM2 in the 265/75/16 size. Cooper is also an American co. if that matters.

4x4abc - 10-5-2015 at 07:33 PM

Cooper is for tires what Lucas is for electrics.

rts551 - 10-5-2015 at 07:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
I don`t know about Goodyear but Cooper STT pro is about 25 bucks (a tire)cheaper than BFG KM2 in the 265/75/16 size. Cooper is also an American co. if that matters.


where at Chippie?


every where I looked they were about the same.

cooper $243
KM2 240
KO2 181

monoloco - 10-5-2015 at 10:10 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
I don`t know about Goodyear but Cooper STT pro is about 25 bucks (a tire)cheaper than BFG KM2 in the 265/75/16 size. Cooper is also an American co. if that matters.


where at Chippie?


every where I looked they were about the same.

cooper $243
KM2 240
KO2 181

That's almost exactly what I paid for my KM2's last week in Costa Mesa.

chippy - 10-6-2015 at 04:16 AM

Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
I don`t know about Goodyear but Cooper STT pro is about 25 bucks (a tire)cheaper than BFG KM2 in the 265/75/16 size. Cooper is also an American co. if that matters.


where at Chippie?


every where I looked they were about the same.

cooper $243
KM2 240
KO2 181






Yes thats the price I saw for the Coopers but the KM2s where listed at 266.
I guess I need to shop around.