Cooper ST or BFG AT

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SAM. C.
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Cooper ST or BFG AT

Post by SAM. C. »

Hi All

I have a choice between two tyres for my 710M both are 255/85 x 16. It is either BFG AT or Cooper ST. The Coopers are slightly more aggressive tread and about $200 cheaper for the 5 tyres. I had the same size BFG MTs on my last truck and was really pleased with them but this time I want something a bit more suited to soft sand.

Has anyone got any experience of the Cooper St tyres?

Thanks

Sam
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Post by David Dunn »

My 716 came from Sweden with Coopers, and have run them on many vehicles before. Also many sets of BFGs, never had a problem because of the manufacturer.... when that rock bites the tire right, they all hiss. :wink:
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David Dunn wrote:. when that rock bites the tire right, they all hiss. :wink:

You seen the new tires?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10098240-42.html
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Post by yaknowthatguy »

man those honeycomb tires look like they'd be pretty cool.... now to find out cost and availability!
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Cooper of BFG

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'Costs per tire are expected to be the same or less than current units. Delivery is anticipated for 2011.'

That explains the cost. But what is the cost of the current unit?
If it is for the military the cost is not important, but for you and I it might be a deciding factor.
Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him:
better take a closer look at the American Indian.---Henry Ford
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Cooper of BFG

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'Costs per tire are expected to be the same or less than current units. Delivery is anticipated for 2011.'

That explains the cost. But what is the cost of the current unit?
If it is for the military the cost is not important, but for you and I it might be a deciding factor.
Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him:
better take a closer look at the American Indian.---Henry Ford
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Post by Erik712m »

From what I under stand cost will be close to $500 a tire. But remember you're buying the rim and all. I think there are a few fitted with them all ready. I saw one on a trailer while I was driving down the turnpike. Hence, the search and finding the article.
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Post by Twin Pinzies »

I have had great luck with Coopers. In my opinion, they are BETTER than BFG's. I prefer the 285 75R16 size in the ST-C model. The "C" stands for cut resistant. They are cheaper still than the BFG's too!
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Post by pcolette »

I too have had great luck with the Coopers. I just bought a set of the ST's for $168 per tire.

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