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| Author: | DarbyWalters [ Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
Got some new meats on the way. Was very happy with my Cooper AT3s in a 255/70/16 but decided to get a wee bit taller and more aggressive. The are not the olded STTs but the newer STT PROs http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Tr ... T-PRO.aspx |
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| Author: | NAMoulton1 [ Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
I've been eyeballing these for WEEKS!!! They make me want to just do burnouts on my Pro Comps so I can order these haha. All reviews have been amazing. Only negative is the price. Here's an application testing review: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015 ... eview.html |
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| Author: | Arkie [ Wed Jul 29, 2015 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
Probably Cooper's best offering. Should be for the price. Bob |
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| Author: | DarbyWalters [ Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
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| Author: | Arkie [ Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
Look really good, sir. Bob |
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| Author: | NAMoulton1 [ Fri Jul 31, 2015 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
AWWWWESOMMMME!!! Seriously...I can't wait to wear my Pro Comps out... |
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| Author: | DarbyWalters [ Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
As for the STT PROs...they feel very different on the road compared to my AT3s. Because the lugs (which are HUGE) are spaced so far apart, you definitely loose some on road traction/grip. I haven't found the right psi yet...but 40 psi was definitely way too squiggly. Tall tread blocks and tall sidewalls...I knew this would affect the ride. I am up to 70 psi right now and it is definitely better...but I am still going to adjust a bit. I don't expect these tires to handle like my 255/70/16 AT3s...but I do want them to be right. Going to go up 5 psi and see what gives. 
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| Author: | Arkie [ Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
Darby, your observations are spot on. The surest cure though is located between your ears. Put them at a comfortable riding 30-35 psi and drive em for a week. Your subconscious will "adjust" till it feels just right. Bob Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
DarbyWalters wrote: As for the STT PROs...they feel very different on the road compared to my AT3s. Because the lugs (which are HUGE) are spaced so far apart, you definitely loose some on road traction/grip. I haven't found the right psi yet...but 40 psi was definitely way too squiggly. Tall tread blocks and tall sidewalls...I knew this would affect the ride. I am up to 70 psi right now and it is definitely better...but I am still going to adjust a bit. I don't expect these tires to handle like my 255/70/16 AT3s...but I do want them to be right. Going to go up 5 psi and see what gives. For that tire on your ride you are about 30 lbs too high Have to remeber that new tires take a while to " break in" they will feel a little squiggly right at first 70 PSI is way too much pressure unless you ton dually pickup is hauling a full size camper towing a large boat |
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| Author: | Arkie [ Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
My "adjust" and Tom's " break in" are pretty much the same. Bob Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
I wouldn't even want to be in it at 70psi and load range E tires. |
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| Author: | Arkie [ Sat Aug 01, 2015 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
John3:17 wrote: I wouldn't even want to be in it at 70psi and load range E tires. NOT for the tender assed!! Bob Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sun Aug 02, 2015 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
Try a chalk test with 70psi I'd expect the center 3-4 inches to be wearing much faster LT tires will take about 5-10 psi more than SL tires - but I'd still expect something in the 30-40 psi range E load tires are really, really great offroad when you can air down to 15 - soaks up the bumps - but not friendly on pavement. Those really do look good. |
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| Author: | DarbyWalters [ Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Meats..Cooper STT PRO 245/75/16 |
Played with Air Pressures over the last few days. Finally got it to where these new tires feel pretty good on road. Now at 45psi and all seems well. Will now watch the wear pattern... 
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