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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:02 am
by Garymartin
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:20 pm
by David Dunn
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
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:58 pm
by Warm Right Leg
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 .
tyres
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:48 pm
by Garymartin
Thanks Dave,Warm Right Leg.
will have a new set before summer.
Regards.
Garymartin.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:45 am
by Tads
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:
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:43 pm
by Garymartin
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
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:13 am
by Tads
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