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Bfg ko2 vs Cooper STT pro

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by thesurfsup, Oct 29, 2015.

  1. Jan 8, 2016 at 7:13 AM
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    Tacoma man 76

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    I definitely recommend them. They're a great tire, great traction in pretty much any condition.
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2016 at 7:16 AM
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    I've taken it to the snow and ice, handled great, I wasn't using any chains, because I wanted to see how well they can handle. They handled great.

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  3. Jan 8, 2016 at 7:17 AM
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    That's not good:eek:
     
  4. Jan 8, 2016 at 7:19 AM
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    They are definitely better, I've been through ice and snow no problem what so ever.
     
  5. Jan 8, 2016 at 7:20 AM
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    For real, BFG's dry rot while Coopers give great mileage

    STT Pros FTW
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    Show them off in here!
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/show-off-your-cooper-stt-pros.395774/
     
  6. Jan 8, 2016 at 7:37 AM
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    Anyone know how the mastercraft mxt's compare? They're made by cooper as well and have a pretty tread and sidewall pattern but are about $30 less per tire
     
  7. Jan 8, 2016 at 7:39 AM
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    I haven't heard but they do seem pretty good, wouldn't mind giving them a try
     
  8. Jan 8, 2016 at 8:08 AM
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    Cooper only comes in the heavier e rating. Not lighter than c rated.

    Ko2 does come in c rated
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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    I never said they were available in various load ratings. :confused:

    Also, are you sure of that? If we are comparing apples to apples here, the comparable BFG A/T's are the Cooper AT3's and those I believe DO come in various flavors (load ratings).
     
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    There isn't snow on the road. Unless off roading don't even think about chains. Unless it's hard pack ice or deep snow
     
  11. Jan 8, 2016 at 8:49 AM
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    Absolutely sure. Have some getting put on at discount tires. I wanted coopers, but no c rated. Check their website. Usually $211 a piece
     
  12. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    211 a piece? Jesus, they are taking you for a ride. I picked mine up at $115 per tire.

    What model tire are we talking about here?
     
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    From what I have seen for 265 70 17 this is a decent price. 111 per tire seems like a mod size car price. Tires on my wife's van cost more than that. Bfg ko2's btw
     
  14. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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    That's why. BFG KO2. Cooper's run cheaper than BFG's. Plus 17's run more than 16's which is what I have.
     
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    Tires on my car are only $370 each
     
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    Checked all over for cooper's that size. Cheapest I could find was 250
     
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    No thanks.

    You really need to get better acquainted with price shopping online if that is the case. All I type in to Google is Cooper AT3 265/75/16 and one of the first prices on google's shopping hows like $115 or $118 per tire.
     
  18. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    Really doubt that was the tires fault... Plus you guys should be comparing BFG's mud terrain to this specific cooper.. Or coopers all terrain vs. the BFG KO2...........
     
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  19. Jan 8, 2016 at 10:02 AM
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    Speaking of which, what kind of tires are these?

    Sometimes, they are legitimately the tires fault. BFO AT KO's are well known to be sloppy in snowy conditions regardless of speed and even I can attest to that.

    The second part of your contribution should be intended more for the OP rather than Aussiek, because OP is the one comparing an AT tire to an MT tire.
     
  20. Jan 8, 2016 at 10:08 AM
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    Go KO2 and you dont have to worry about them. Reviews by tirerack.com speak for themselves.
     

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