Tires (Cooper Dicoverer S/T)?

[Bleed Green RRC]

I’ve been doing some tire shopping. I currently own the Dean Mud Terrain SXT. And I’ve been looking into the Cooper Discoverer S/T. Should I stick with the Dean? and what are your thought’s on the Cooper?

Also, I’ve been running 245/75/R16 on the dean. But I’m thinking of going a little bigger. Should I step up to 265/75/R16 (I have a 2inch lift) or is it not worth it?


Dean Mud Terrains SXT (Current tire)


Cooper Discoverer S/T

Here’s a picture I took of a rover with the S/T’s

[XtremeMarine]

I don't know about the S/T; but I run with a few people riding on the STT's; and they're amazing off-road for the price.

[Off Roving.com]

I'll speak to what I know here and that is with the Cooper Discoverer STT's. My recommendation would carry over to the whole line based on the outstanding performance I've gotten from the STT's and more so with the Zeon LTZ [all terrain].

I've tried to use the STT's several times on both my RR Sport and LR3 but simply can't due to clearance. I did wheel a few times with the STT's and found them to be truly a great tire. They have a soft compound but not too soft. They aren't as loud as everyone warned me to fear from mud terrains. And they just look so darn good on a truck.

I suspect you're looking for something a bit less aggressive than the all out mud terrain based on the pictures of your current tire and the ST's. both look like great options but count my vote for what I believe is a superior rubber compound with the Coopers. I choose tire for its ability to get me through any terrain and the Coopers do that, they stick to anything wet or dry in my experience.

Go with the Coopers. I think you'll be very happy with them.

[antichrist]

I've never run the S/T, but have a set of the old style STT's and really liked them (they are pretty much worn out now). I'll seriously consider a set of the S/T's when my current everyday tires are worn out. Quit a few people run them and I've heard nothing but good stuff about them.
I haven't run Dean tires since the early 70's, but that one doesn't look half bad.

[Discount Tire]

Originally Posted by Bleed Green RRC

I’ve been doing some tire shopping. I currently own the Dean Mud Terrain SXT. And I’ve been looking into the Cooper Discoverer S/T. Should I stick with the Dean? and what are your thought’s on the Cooper?

Also, I’ve been running 245/75/R16 on the dean. But I’m thinking of going a little bigger. Should I step up to 265/75/R16 (I have a 2inch lift) or is it not worth it?

Maybe we can help. What year and model Range Rover do you own? What are you looking for in a tire? Mileage? Offroad performance? How many miles did you get out of the Deans?

[Muskyman]

a great tire size for a 2" lifted RRC is the 235/85/16. the 265 will limit turning radius to a great extent and the truck will feel the larger heavier tire much more so then the 235/85.

as far as brands go you have a huge selection in the 235/85

The cooper ST would be a greaat choice for a mostly street driven truck that also is used often off road. The Cooper ST also has good snow driving characteristics as well.

Originally Posted by Bleed Green RRC

I’ve been doing some tire shopping. I currently own the Dean Mud Terrain SXT. And I’ve been looking into the Cooper Discoverer S/T. Should I stick with the Dean? and what are your thought’s on the Cooper?

Also, I’ve been running 245/75/R16 on the dean. But I’m thinking of going a little bigger. Should I step up to 265/75/R16 (I have a 2inch lift) or is it not worth it?


Dean Mud Terrains SXT (Current tire)


Cooper Discoverer S/T

Here’s a picture I took of a rover with the S/T’s

[antichrist]

Originally Posted by Muskyman

The cooper ST would be a greaat choice for a mostly street driven truck that also is used often off road. The Cooper ST also has good snow driving characteristics as well.

Yeah Thom, that's why I'll be looking at them for an "everyday" tire, long highway trip type usage. I nearly got myself in trouble driving out in the the middle of a huge cleared area to look at a downed tree, forgetting I didn't have my off-road tires on.

[Muskyman]

Originally Posted by antichrist

Yeah Thom, that's why I'll be looking at them for an "everyday" tire, long highway trip type usage. I nearly got myself in trouble driving out in the the middle of a huge cleared area to look at a downed tree, forgetting I didn't have my off-road tires on.

I did that a number of times with my wifes DII with the yokohama 255/55/18s I would be doing something simple like turning around just off a fire road at a boat landing or pulling off the side of a fire road to let someone by going the other way and those tiny little voids would fill up with dirt/mud and the tire would instantly become slicks. Then the traction control would struggle and I would chuckle.

I had the early version of the ST on a wagoneer and they were a very good tire and for the money a great bargain.

[DiscoDream2]

You said, "Go with the Coopers. I think you'll be very happy with them."

These look really nice, how will the perform on my DII with a 2" lift, 16" rims. Any issues with stock bumper clearance?

What about in the snow? Or do I have to go with a snow tire in the winter (trying to avoid that).

I am trying to upgrade after the lift and getting rid of the stock 18" setup.

Thanks!

[KeavneyWV]

Originally Posted by DiscoDream2

You said, "Go with the Coopers. I think you'll be very happy with them."

These look really nice, how will the perform on my DII with a 2" lift, 16" rims. Any issues with stock bumper clearance?

What about in the snow? Or do I have to go with a snow tire in the winter (trying to avoid that).

I am trying to upgrade after the lift and getting rid of the stock 18" setup.

Thanks!

With a 2" lift you could go 255/85/16 that would be a little over 33" and would only require minor trimming if any. Also, a 265/75/16 looks real good on a 2" lift. With a D2 i would go no less than 245 on the width.

[Muskyman]

Originally Posted by KeavneyWV

With a 2" lift you could go 255/85/16 that would be a little over 33" and would only require minor trimming if any. Also, a 265/75/16 looks real good on a 2" lift. With a D2 i would go no less than 245 on the width.

snow tire advice from GA

255/85/16 would rub all over the place on a 2" lift...dont do it

[DiscoDream2]

Originally Posted by Muskyman

snow tire advice from GA

255/85/16 would rub all over the place on a 2" lift...dont do it

MUSKY! Help information overload. I know this is a simple equation,but there are too many to choose from... Size does matter right?

[Muskyman]

yes size always matters

for a 2" lifted DII on stock gears that is going to be used in snow on the street I would choose a 235/85/16 with a AT tread.

The cooper ST would be a great choice for this as would a BFG AT. If you have a tire dealer such as a discount tire near by that will sipe this tire you will be even happier with them as it will increase traction on wet and snow or ice covered roads.

aspect ratio is a key factor in choosing a snow tire as you want to keep the tire rolling not sliding.

the 255/85/16 is about 33.5" tall so with stock gears even a 4.6 would loose some get up and go with that size. I am running that tire with a 5" lift on my D1 and most run it with a 3-4" lift on a DII. either way a gear change is really needed to maintain the best RPM range on the road.

[DiscoDream2]

Originally Posted by Muskyman

yes size always matters

for a 2" lifted DII on stock gears that is going to be used in snow on the street I would choose a 235/85/16 with a AT tread.

The cooper ST would be a great choice for this as would a BFG AT. If you have a tire dealer such as a discount tire near by that will sipe this tire you will be even happier with them as it will increase traction on wet and snow or ice covered roads.

aspect ratio is a key factor in choosing a snow tire as you want to keep the tire rolling not sliding.

the 255/85/16 is about 33.5" tall so with stock gears even a 4.6 would loose some get up and go with that size. I am running that tire with a 5" lift on my D1 and most run it with a 3-4" lift on a DII. either way a gear change is really needed to maintain the best RPM range on the road.

Thanks for the breakdown, I forgot about siping...good idea. I want to keep the setup simple for now....I need to show up a friend with a new jeep and stupid stock BFG tires.

[Roverhound]

Originally Posted by Muskyman

snow tire advice from GA

Giving advice on something you know little to nothing about is par for the course here.