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| NCTT Member Since: 07 Apr 2008 Location: ESSEX Posts: 229  
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ive been running cooper stt for the last 7 years and im worried that although they have only covered 22k that the compound may be starting to weaken
i really like coopers although ive read the stt pro only has Q rating , i dont fly about but 70-80 on the motorway has to be done sometimes what are the mt options at the moment please , i really want MT i prefer the look (yes i know) any advice gratefully received chaps ! |
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13th Sep 2021 3:05pm |
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| Angus_Beef Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Oslo Posts: 434  
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I’m a few weeks into a set of 255/85 KM3s and, for a mud tire, they’re pretty great all around. Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇭
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13th Sep 2021 6:52pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17453 
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After nearly half a million miles on two vehicles on original KMs, KM2s, and now KM3s, I have never had a moment's dissatisfaction with any of them and have no intention of changing.
One of the world's greatest tyres. As BFG used to say (before it became politically incorrect) "we put de tyres under Defender". |
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13th Sep 2021 7:59pm |
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| Bim Member Since: 09 Jun 2018 Location: Cambs Posts: 28 
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Get them changed a s a p had a blowout on the autobahn my tyres looked new but were 9 yrs old on close inspection they had hair line cracking
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13th Sep 2021 8:27pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1428 
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Q speed rating is 100mph, perfectly adequate for most defenders. Some sizes of Cooper STT Pro are rated much lower, ie less than 70mph, that would concern me. K = 68mph As an alternative, how about the Falken Wildpeak MT01, speed rated Q and around £120 each? That pattern of tyre is standard fitment on some Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators. If it's good enough for 285bhp on a part time 4x4 transmisson then should be OK. I've not tried the MT myself, but the Falken AT3AW (3 peak winter rated) is high on the list for the next set on my 110. https://4x4tyres.co.uk/product/235-85-16-f...-120-116q/ |
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13th Sep 2021 8:34pm |
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| NCTT Member Since: 07 Apr 2008 Location: ESSEX Posts: 229
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hmmm yes i think ill be changing , ill take a look at the km3s , yep i dont want to run the risk , ive got a fairly long motorway drive coming up i better get on the case
thanks chaps |
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14th Sep 2021 6:38am |
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| NCTT Member Since: 07 Apr 2008 Location: ESSEX Posts: 229
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well , i had them checked , they are like brand new , actually only done 22k so thats a result !
however km3 on my list next time for sure |
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14th Sep 2021 8:45am |
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| Pacman Member Since: 27 Apr 2021 Location: Rockinham Posts: 7  
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I really did not know where to go I apologize if this is the wrong forum. I have a 1985 LR 90 and at some point someone changed the rear out and gave me disc brakes so now I have 4 wheel disc will I be able to put the boost alloys on w/o the spacers ?? thanks in advance for your replies
Chris |
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14th Sep 2021 3:09pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Yes, you're good to go
 Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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14th Sep 2021 7:42pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3429  
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Check the front axle if it has the thick or thin drive members. If it is still 1985 front axle, then it is the thick drive member, and you would have to put a spacer. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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15th Sep 2021 5:36am |
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| Julie Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: Nantes Posts: 499  
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I'm on km3. Being quite silent at the beginning, they become noisier. Definitely noisy on motorways  .
No other issues though. 3 years / 45 K kms / 20% off road  |
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19th Sep 2021 8:33pm |
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| Bows Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 513  
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I was in the same boat recently needing a new set of tyres, I went for the Toyo open country mt in 255/85/16. I just couldn’t justify the km3 at very nearly twice the price. The toyo mt has been around for a while now and you can find lots of reviews online by trawling the forums and also on youtube. I paid £98+vat each for them and they both look and perform really well. 2006 TD5110 station wagon
1995 300Tdi 90 truck cab 1989 90 hard top with 200 tdi 1983 110 hard top 1983 110 Hi cap 1954 107 pick up |
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20th Sep 2021 5:57am |
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| mwestcrew Member Since: 09 Dec 2019 Location: South Warwickshire Posts: 265 
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I’m running the Wildpeak ATs on my 130 at the moment and they are excellent. Great value, good grip in the wet, been used in the mud and performed well. 2011 130 Utility Body 2005 110 Van |
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20th Sep 2021 7:11am |
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