Talk to a group of off-roaders and each one will tell you the tire he or she is currently running on their vehicle is the best. My question is the best at what? No tire can do everything. Hence why there are so many different types of tires and tread designs. When it comes to preparing a vehicle for overland travel, the tire selection should be different than if you are … [Read more...]
Cooper STT Pro: Snow Performance
We've been bringing you guys along for the ride the last several thousand miles as we put the newest offering from Cooper Tires, the STT Pro, through the paces on our 2010 4Runner. So far, we've been impressed with both their road manners as well as their offroad grip and predictability in the muddy, rocky conditions in Vermont. But how do they do in wintry stuff? Thanks to … [Read more...]
Cooper STT Pro: The Offroad Test
So you've read our initial impressions of the Cooper STT Pro, you've heard how they are quieter than the Goodyear MT/Rs on the road and seen how aggressive (and handsome) they look on the 4Runner. But, everyone wants to know - just how good are they off-road? I was dying to know as well, I'd put about 1,200 miles on the tires, and the only off-road travel they had seen was a … [Read more...]
Cooper Discoverer STT Pro: Initial Impressions
Literally the same day I shared that we'd be getting a set of the new Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires for the 4Runner, I came home to a pile of fresh rubber waiting for me on the front porch (I'm sure the FedEx guy loves me...). Since then, we've wasted no time getting them mounted up and on truck, and we've already gotten a few insights on them from the install and handful of … [Read more...]
Preview: Cooper Discoverer STT Pro
You've seen the 4x4 forum chatter, and maybe you've even seen Overland Journal Chairman Scott Brady's G-Wagen adorned with them -- and soon, you'll get the straight scoop from us on one of the newest mud terrain tires on the market, the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro. If there's one thing you can buy for your truck for instant performance improvement - tires are it. We don't take … [Read more...]
