Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
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Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Ha. Me too.
Nastier stuff supposed to come down today. Had some ice this morning on my way home from the gym.
karlmagnum
Observer
Had them and had no problems. Good traction in the mud and dirt. A bit noisy in the highway than the Terra Grapplers.
Installed last night aa set of 285/75-16 on my 1998 4.6 Disco manual 3 door...although only done less than 50km in total...pretty impressed. I mounted them on 6.5" wide wheels...so not sure how they will perform on the sand at 8-12psi or on the road at 35-40psi...
Will keep that in mind...
Will keep that in mind...
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
I saw a review were they are more silent then bfg all terrain tires!
SSF556
SE Expedition Society
All right Kojak...we get it dude...you do not like the ST Maxx tires...no need to keep posting over and over again....move on
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Excuse me, I DO like them except for the little issues I had with them. Again, they are great in the woods, and quiet, but not as smooth or quiet as the BFGs. Might as well give two sides to the story bud. Again, like I said, everything is not baby farts and rainbows with them as people claim. just giving people other views to make their decitions.
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Maybe it is the Jeep thing!
Fargo
Adventurer
I don't know why anyone would think a baby fart is good anyway!
Anyway, I for one appreciate kojackJKU's opinion. He ran the tire along with other tires on the same rig. That is a valuable review. Someone who has this tire on one vehicle and another tire on another vehicle has a much less reliable review. Not all reviews have to be good. He gave his honest opinion and provided valuable information. Thank you Kojack.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
You have to understand that he's stated his opinion EMPHATICALLY on numerous occasions. Scott was merely pointing that out.I don't know why anyone would think a baby fart is good anyway!
Anyway, I for one appreciate kojackJKU's opinion. He ran the tire along with other tires on the same rig. That is a valuable review. Someone who has this tire on one vehicle and another tire on another vehicle has a much less reliable review. Not all reviews have to be good. He gave his honest opinion and provided valuable information. Thank you Kojack.
Gentlemen: I remind you that personal attacks are not a welcome part of this community. Opinions that involve personal attacks may be left at the door.
Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Been researching tires for a couple weeks now before I decide what I want to go with. I will be going with the 255/85r16 size which leaves me with not as many tire options.
Originally I was looking into the Maxxis Big Horn MT tires at $174 a piece with free shipping. I couldn't find too much as far as reviews on the tire so that didn't help. Then I got to thinking that perhaps something a little less aggressive would better suit my predominantly on road driving routine. Thats when I came across the Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX. The reviews I have seen and read on here and other forums have me wanting these tires more than ever. The cheapest I have found these are $202 a tire plus $98 in shipping charges. That means for about the same price I could either get 4- S/T MAXX's or 5- Maxxis BigHorn's. I will break it down.
Cooper S/T MAXX 255/85r16: $202 53lbs E-Rated 10-Ply
Maxxis Bighorn MT-762: $174 53lbs D-Rated 8-Ply
It seems fishy that the Bighorn is 2 less ply's yet the same weight. I found the weight on amazon so it might not be the most reputable source. Either way, the good reviews and posts on here have me leaning strongly towards the Coopers even with the significant price difference. Thanks for listening and I will be sure to update a detailed terrain review when I purchase my new rubber!
Originally I was looking into the Maxxis Big Horn MT tires at $174 a piece with free shipping. I couldn't find too much as far as reviews on the tire so that didn't help. Then I got to thinking that perhaps something a little less aggressive would better suit my predominantly on road driving routine. Thats when I came across the Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX. The reviews I have seen and read on here and other forums have me wanting these tires more than ever. The cheapest I have found these are $202 a tire plus $98 in shipping charges. That means for about the same price I could either get 4- S/T MAXX's or 5- Maxxis BigHorn's. I will break it down.
Cooper S/T MAXX 255/85r16: $202 53lbs E-Rated 10-Ply
Maxxis Bighorn MT-762: $174 53lbs D-Rated 8-Ply
It seems fishy that the Bighorn is 2 less ply's yet the same weight. I found the weight on amazon so it might not be the most reputable source. Either way, the good reviews and posts on here have me leaning strongly towards the Coopers even with the significant price difference. Thanks for listening and I will be sure to update a detailed terrain review when I purchase my new rubber!
Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
Yep, makes the tread decisions easier.
Good idea. The Maxxis Bighorn is a good tire, the sets I've had have always balanced and gripped well. They are also loud and will probably wear fast. Most people spend much more time on-highway and a tread like the Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX makes sense and cents.
The sidewall plies won't necessarily make a tire heavier, not fishy. It's been a long while since I weighed a Maxxis Bighorn 255/85, but I bet if you do some digging on this site you will find that data somewhere posted by me.
The Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX is a good tire. Perfect, no, nothing is, but Cooper calls it a 50/50 tire and I'd say that's a good, fair description.