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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 389   
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The STT Pro is quite popular here, people seem to like them. That or BFG MT seem to be the tyre of choice. ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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31st Jan 2019 12:28am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19525 
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KM2 here for me.
STT's someone I knew moved away from after a while and wanted what I have because of their noise on the STT. Regarding the KM3 or STT PRO I couldn't comment though. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 |
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31st Jan 2019 12:41am |
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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 389
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Interesting, we have 33x12.50R15 KM2 on all three of ours, always felt there was quite a lot of noise and vibration compared to my original MT KM set but we happily live with that for the off-road performance as they are just better than everything else.
I had wondered if the Coopers would be quieter and had considered swapping, but it doesn't sound like it would gain anything! --- 2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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31st Jan 2019 12:59am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19525
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Ultimately they are all noisy just some seem to be a little more than others. Sometimes it’s due to lower pressure than they should be too. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 Last edited by custom90 on 31st Jan 2019 10:48pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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31st Jan 2019 1:52am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7681 
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Over the years those that have come to our drds on coppers have swapped out to bfg mts. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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31st Jan 2019 8:25am |
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| RANGER1312 Member Since: 04 Feb 2018 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 125 
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Thanks for the replies guys!
BFGs have always been a popular choice for build quality and performance. James did your customers say what it was they felt the Coopers were lacking or what the BFGs give them over and above the STT? As Steve said all MUDs will be noisy but anything to bring road noise down in a Defender is a bonus. 
The Coopers seem to be a really popular choice in Australia and I figured Aussies must know a good tyre given how much off roading the guys do.  |
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31st Jan 2019 8:37am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7681
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It wasn't so much a case of saying anything, more so whilst they, stts, looked good and were seen as good value I guess they got fed up not making it and having to go around sections or being winched out I guess.
This excludes the pro. Not had anyone down on those yet. But stt certainly just didn't cut the mustard over the grasslands, gravel, rocky, muddy sections that we use. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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31st Jan 2019 8:44am |
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| Grouse Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: on the hill Posts: 512 |
We have run LR and RR for over 40 years (since 1973) and have a fair bit of experience with tyres from every make. Personally I prefer the Coopers, size for size they are wider than BFG and the BFG always seem to perish prematurely and in my opinion the Cooper grip better on tarmac - off road there is no discernible difference
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31st Jan 2019 10:02pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19525
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Personally although MTR's are noisier than other types of tyre, it's not something I've ever worried about or found to be anything I've been bothered about.
In fact it was listening to chat about MTR's being noisy and various scare stories with going to wider tyres particularly MTR's that put me off originally. But, I did still wanted them and went 235/85/R16 great tyres but 255/85/R16 I then went to after was even better. Really, what I should have gone with originally. No spacers needed, and just steering lock adjustment and that was it. Everyone has their likes and dislikes, I don't ever really hard off road but do end up often in the odd difficult situation and the KM2's have never let me down ever not once. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 Last edited by custom90 on 1st Feb 2019 12:55am. Edited 1 time in total |
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31st Jan 2019 10:58pm |
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| RANGER1312 Member Since: 04 Feb 2018 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 125
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Thanks Steve, can see why the BFGs are so highly thought of
Interesting feedback Grouse, which Coopers were you impressed with and do you have experience with the STTs and STT Pros as a comparison on each other? |
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31st Jan 2019 11:07pm |
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| Danny Fireblade Member Since: 16 Mar 2018 Location: Hampshire Posts: 300 
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I have the STT Pro's and can't fault them. Not noisy at all, great grip on road and especially off road in mud and the recent snow, cheap compared to others and no issues with them at all.
Not had the others so cant compare with them. |
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20th Feb 2019 9:06pm |
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| RANGER1312 Member Since: 04 Feb 2018 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 125
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Thanks Danny, the STT Pros seem to receive a lot of positive reviews which is what has made me consider them
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22nd Feb 2019 8:33am |
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| Fabio Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 589  
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I had stt pro and returned them to cooper.
All had what they called heel and toe wear condition... It might have been the fact that i do a lot of motorway and long journeys. I wouldn't buy anymore of them. Gone back to the bfg all terrains. Fabio |
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22nd Feb 2019 5:47pm |
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| johnszs Member Since: 16 Aug 2010 Location: Hereford Posts: 459 
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Had stt for 5 years before i wore them out, changed too st maxx as i am doing more road miles at the moment.
One thing to bear in mind the stt pros is some defender sizes have had there speed rating changed to 68mph  2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon |
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26th Feb 2019 9:56pm |
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