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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17675   
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KM2 but in 255/85 rather than 265/75 get my vote at the moment.
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2nd Sep 2015 5:59pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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I had Cooper STTs and swapped to BFG KMs. The Coopers are horrendously noisy in comparison.
Same question's been asked before...more than once. 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic23315.html?highlight=km2s http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic13269.html?highlight=km2s If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd Sep 2015 6:04pm |
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| uncas Member Since: 22 Nov 2012 Location: Wentworth near Rotherham Posts: 340
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I took Goodyear T's off and put Cooper STT's on K9F is correct they are noisy but they have transformed the ride on my 90. I didn't want BFG's this time I've had them on three other vehicle BUT they might go on another non Land Rover 4x4 that I've just acquired if I can afford 5 35x13.50x15's when I'v sorted the motor out.
I like the STT's I went for 235x85x16 You pays your money and makes your choice Uncas |
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2nd Sep 2015 7:52pm |
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| Dave_S Member Since: 27 Apr 2015 Location: UK Posts: 55 |
Ran BFG and STTs - not much difference in my experience - both last well, strong side walls - dont understand the noise comment - my STTs sound the same as BFG MTs. Just buying more STTs for our 80 Series Cruiser....
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2nd Sep 2015 10:03pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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+1 cheers simon |
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2nd Sep 2015 10:09pm |
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| dantastic Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: London Posts: 367
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I've had BFG MTs previously. This time I bought Cooper STTs. Within 2 months I had slashed one sidewall and another one is a bit damaged.
After years and 3 sets of BFG MTs I have never seen such damage to a BFG. Never ever. The sidewalls on the BFGs are definitely much stronger. Apart from that the STTs are fine. Good pattern for the mud and about as noisy as the BFGs. I won't be buying STTs again. |
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3rd Sep 2015 9:45am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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+2 What he says California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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3rd Sep 2015 9:49am |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320
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Ok so why 255 and not 265?
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13th Sep 2015 7:57pm |
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| big steve Member Since: 24 Dec 2009 Location: hertfordshire Posts: 2456 
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Had cooper stt on a disco 2 before I'd never buy a set for any of my cars I thought they were shocking 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit ashcroft atb in transfer box 6 speed auto in build |
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13th Sep 2015 8:27pm |
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| wildcamper Member Since: 25 May 2014 Location: Lockerbie Posts: 112  
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I tried a set of Khumo KL71,s last time around I'm very pleased with them
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20th Sep 2015 9:27pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20688
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+3 KM2's get my vote.
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20th Sep 2015 9:48pm |
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| airpusher Member Since: 04 Sep 2011 Location: South Wales Posts: 372  
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Purely for the cost it was cooper STT.
Less than £100 each vs £160 each for the BFG. I just couldn't justify it when buying 5 tyres. In comparison to the standard boost wheels with BFG AT's on I've not noticed any difference in noise etc. HTH 2006 Defender Double Cab- Zambezi Silver |
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20th Sep 2015 9:54pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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^^ Not sure where you priced them up from but the price you were given for BFGs?
Cooper price was good though! 72% were in favour of the BFGs as well? You either didn't shop around enough or they seen you coming! 
From March this year.... If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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20th Sep 2015 10:52pm |
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| Hufflepuff Member Since: 25 Oct 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 727  
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Its significantly taller - ie. bigger diameter for more diff clearance when off roading. Personally I'd go for 285/75R16 (for the looks and size) but you are supposed to fit a wider wheel for that. |
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20th Sep 2015 11:12pm |
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