tyres

Garymartin · Post by **Garymartin** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:02 am

Happy new year to every body.

thinking about putting cooper discoverer stt 285/75/16 on my 718k.
any body run this size tyre?
does it effect engine speed?
will it rub against any body parts?
any info will be great.
thanks.

Regards.

Garymartin.

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:20 pm

285/75 are the standard size for the latest Pinzes. I have 8.25-16 XZLs on my truck, but to do it again, I'd go back to 255/85 -16s .... for all particial purposes, they are the same diameter a the 285s, only narrower.

Dave

Warm Right Leg · Post by **Warm Right Leg** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:58 pm

I run on my 716k , 285/75 BFG Mud terrain on 7,5x16 rims , there's no steering catch but a fair bit of tarmac noise .

Garymartin · Post by **Garymartin** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:48 pm

Thanks Dave,Warm Right Leg.
will have a new set before summer.

Regards.

Garymartin.

Tads · Post by **Tads** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:45 am

Ran 285/75R16 Cooper STT on 718T and 718K vehicles during comparative testing for Pinz II which would have had 18" Coopers. We were very impressed with their off-road traction and on road handling but didn't run them long enough to get any idea of tread wear or carcass strength.

718T with Coopers here:

Garymartin · Post by **Garymartin** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:43 pm

Thanks Tads,

seems to be a good choice tire for 718k,
I was a bit concerned about on road performance and noise,
was there any of these issues during testing.

Regards.

GM

Tads · Post by **Tads** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:13 am

No, one of the things we all agreed on was that the Coopers were quieter and provided greater feedback than the BFG MTs usually fitted.

Tom