I pulled the trigger on some 245/75/16 Cooper Discoverer S/T this morning. At least, that's what I thought I was getting. Turns out they gave me the S/T-C which is a special chip and cut resistant compound. They're supposed to be about $50 more each... I'm not sure if they goofed, or just unloaded some they couldn't sell at the higher price.
Initial impressions are that the truck is much more stable in yaw than it was with the P-metric tires I had on before. Those were pretty spooky, and I wouldn't have wanted to tow with them. These, much better. Turn in response is reduced from the P's, but yaw stability is much better. I'm not quite sure if the yaw stability is quite as good as the 18's I had originally, but it's ok for a truck.
The ride is not too bad either. I'm currently running 40psi front, 50 rear. On most normal roads, the ride is as good or better than it was with the 255/55/18's P-metric that came on the truck. When people say 10 ply tires ride stiff, it's all relative...
I did drive on one exceptionally rough pavement roads today and there was some harshness. I think some chop and wheel end shake. But, I can't directly compare because I never drove on that road with the other tires. It's the type of road that would be punishing on anything other than a Buick Roadmaster. :rofl:
They originally made a fair amount of noise, but they seem to quieten down a bit after only 100km. I wouldn't call them quiet tires, but they're not too bad, and I hope will get even better with more miles.
I have tested them on some light, wet greasy snow, and they did well, for an all-season. I was originally concerned because the -C rubber is firmer than the regular S/Ts. But, in my short test, I'd consider them acceptable for an all-season. They're no severe service winter, but they'll get around acceptably.
And of course, these tires look fantastic. Just what I was looking for. More aggressive than even a BFG A/T, but not a full on mudder.
In relation to my other post, I only bought 4 to start, but I think I'll find 1 or 2 more matching aluminum wheels and get matching spares and not worry about M/T tires. I can't imagine needing anything more than what these will offer off-road.
Initial impressions are that the truck is much more stable in yaw than it was with the P-metric tires I had on before. Those were pretty spooky, and I wouldn't have wanted to tow with them. These, much better. Turn in response is reduced from the P's, but yaw stability is much better. I'm not quite sure if the yaw stability is quite as good as the 18's I had originally, but it's ok for a truck.
The ride is not too bad either. I'm currently running 40psi front, 50 rear. On most normal roads, the ride is as good or better than it was with the 255/55/18's P-metric that came on the truck. When people say 10 ply tires ride stiff, it's all relative...
I did drive on one exceptionally rough pavement roads today and there was some harshness. I think some chop and wheel end shake. But, I can't directly compare because I never drove on that road with the other tires. It's the type of road that would be punishing on anything other than a Buick Roadmaster. :rofl:
They originally made a fair amount of noise, but they seem to quieten down a bit after only 100km. I wouldn't call them quiet tires, but they're not too bad, and I hope will get even better with more miles.
I have tested them on some light, wet greasy snow, and they did well, for an all-season. I was originally concerned because the -C rubber is firmer than the regular S/Ts. But, in my short test, I'd consider them acceptable for an all-season. They're no severe service winter, but they'll get around acceptably.
And of course, these tires look fantastic. Just what I was looking for. More aggressive than even a BFG A/T, but not a full on mudder.
In relation to my other post, I only bought 4 to start, but I think I'll find 1 or 2 more matching aluminum wheels and get matching spares and not worry about M/T tires. I can't imagine needing anything more than what these will offer off-road.
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