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New tires - Cooper STT 265/75/16

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by shootermcgavinyo, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. Aug 10, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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    shootermcgavinyo

    shootermcgavinyo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I finally got rid of my Rugged Trails after about 22,000 miles and picked up some Cooper STT's in 265/75/16. I can't wait to take these through some mud. I was trying not to let the mod bug get me with this truck, but it looks like it did. Next up is a 3" OME lift.


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  2. Aug 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM
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    dexterdog

    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    Very nice. How are they on the pavement?
     
  3. Aug 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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    moto932

    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    Basically stock. OME 882s, HD Dakars and nitrochrgers, TG front bumper, custom rear bumper, 4Xinnovations sliders, RAT skids, Softopper, 255/85/16 ST MAXX's on 16" steelies, 1" B.O.R.A. wheel spacers Scangaugae II, deck plate mod, grey wire mod,ECGS bushing, diff breather relocation, alarm mod, defrost w/o compressor mod, de-badged, sockmonkey beside decals.
    nice tires! always heard good things about cooper tires in general
     
  4. Aug 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM
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    shootermcgavinyo

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    Not too bad. They're noticeably louder than the Rugged Trails were and you can definitely tell there's a bigger tire under you when you turn. It's the first MT tire I've had and since my last vehicle was a lowered Audi A3 setup for Autox, I don't really know what to expect. I do know that the Rugged Trails sucked going through the mud in the woods getting to our motox trails.
     
  5. Aug 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM
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    fghtngsquirrel

    fghtngsquirrel Ka-freakin'-BOOM!

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    Awesome, I love these tires!
     
  6. Aug 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM
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    deadbolt

    deadbolt do w3rk!

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    Sweet man. Looks beefy.
    With 22000 on your rugged trails, was it completely bald?
     
  7. Aug 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM
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    shootermcgavinyo

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    No, I should have measured them, I'd say there was about 30% left. I knew I'd have to do something before this winter, but I found a nail in one of them this weekend so I decided now was the time to replace them.
     
  8. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM
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    deadbolt do w3rk!

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    cool cool. im waiting for mine to go out to buy some mud terrains also. only got like 12,500 on mine.
     
  9. Aug 16, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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    shootermcgavinyo

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    Took these through some mud yesterday... Not too shabby.

    These things are quiet on the road. I think they get better dry and wet traction on the road than the Rugged Trails did.

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  10. Aug 16, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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    5% tint all around, Alpine IVA-W505, 16x8 Mojave Teflon Rims w/Hercules Terra Trac 265/75, Grillcraft Grill, Slimcubby HIDs, Front 5100's @ 0 w/Eibach 1.6" springs, URD Short Shifter, Extang Trifecta Tonneau Cover, Uniden Pro510XL and K30Mag Mount, Relentless Fab Bumper soon to come
    look nice, any rubbing with the larger diameter on stock rims?
     
  11. Aug 16, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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    Nope
     
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    Nice i just got some same wheels and rims and now i have put the OEM 3"3 lift from toytec
     
  13. Jun 12, 2010 at 10:47 PM
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    i just got my cooper stt mounted on my 02 TRD 265/70/16. i stayed with stock size. i was happy replace BFG rugged crappers!..i got coopers for $450 used. tires about 6 months old. had them mounted and balanced at sears for $79..it hums on highway but not bad, its much tougher tire than others i had. im looking forward to mudding.
     
  14. Jun 12, 2010 at 11:02 PM
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    I've got those too, black out, very happy.

    Rocky, I see you went ahead with the used ones. Working out well?
     
  15. Jun 13, 2010 at 6:20 AM
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    ....so far its good. great traction. i think MPG took a little hit, but its a great tire, so im happy with it.
     
  16. Jun 13, 2010 at 6:51 AM
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    Nice!
    I've got the same tires! I love them, I hope you do too. I made a 500 mile round trip on them and they worked great.
    I have the blackwall out and 285s.
     
  17. Jun 13, 2010 at 6:54 AM
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    Sold!
    I am stuck between choosing these tires and the Goodyear Duratracs....

    Are the STT's considered a mud terrain? I have the BFG Muds now but don't really want to go back to a mud terrain tire...
     
  19. Jun 15, 2010 at 7:10 AM
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    i love my cooper stt. for $450 used. they are almost new tires. i got stock size of 265/70/16, but i think my gas mileage is down a bit. and my truck drive kinda heavy. but i like the looks and traction is awsome..
     
  20. Jun 15, 2010 at 7:15 AM
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    Yep. Mud Terrain. These tires do throw up a lot of road grime for me but
    it's worth it.
     

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