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Cross-Country
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 51
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From: Braselton
Another vote for Coopers. I recently picked up four Cooper Discover AT3's for $165 each from PepBoys.While i'm not a fan of PepBoys I couldn't turn down that deal. I gave up on BFG's when 3 of the 4 KM2's I had on my Rubicon had belt separation issues and knotted up in the center.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,041
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From: Springfield
What are everyones' opinions on the Cooper at3 xlt vs nitto ridge grappler? i was gonna buy the nittos but after looking and hearing more on the cooper im thinking ill go that way treadwear warranty and look like theyd be more quiet my BFG AT are making a fair amount of noise and im not impressed with them
Papa Smurf
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,080
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From: Woodstock, GA
I've got Cooper Discover ATP 265/75/16 on my truck. No complaints. Although I'll step up the size to 305 or 315 next time, if they will fit without lifting the truck.
My driving is probably 75% road to 25% on national forest roadways
Found this : https://broadmag.com/cooper-atp-vs-at3/
Last set of Michelin didn't make 40,000 miles.... that's what made me switch to Cooper.
My driving is probably 75% road to 25% on national forest roadways
Found this : https://broadmag.com/cooper-atp-vs-at3/
Last set of Michelin didn't make 40,000 miles.... that's what made me switch to Cooper.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 850
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From: Virginia
I'm also trying to decide between the ridge grapplers and the Cooper at3 xlt. At first I was leaning towards the ridge grapplers, but they're more expensive and the ridge grapplers weigh roughly 10 pounds more PER TIRE than the Coopers. Now I'm really leaning hard towards the Coopers.
The size I'm looking at is a 295/75/16. In this size the Coopers weigh 58 lbs per tire. The ridge grapplers weigh 68.34 pounds.
The size I'm looking at is a 295/75/16. In this size the Coopers weigh 58 lbs per tire. The ridge grapplers weigh 68.34 pounds.
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,377
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From: Oklahoma
I'm the odd man out. I ran across a set of tires at a small town shop. Centennial Dirt Commander. I purchased the 33 12.50 18 size. They are listed as a 12 ply tire. Can't quote you the mileage right now but they seem to be pretty tough. I really don't see much wear at all so far. But they are an MT.
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: N.GA Mountains
I'm the odd man out. I ran across a set of tires at a small town shop. Centennial Dirt Commander. I purchased the 33 12.50 18 size. They are listed as a 12 ply tire. Can't quote you the mileage right now but they seem to be pretty tough. I really don't see much wear at all so far. But they are an MT.
12 ply?? I had to look that up!!!
I had no idea we could get more than 10ply tires for these trucks.
Very cool!!!
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 13,111
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From: Henderson, NV
I'm the odd man out. I ran across a set of tires at a small town shop. Centennial Dirt Commander. I purchased the 33 12.50 18 size. They are listed as a 12 ply tire. Can't quote you the mileage right now but they seem to be pretty tough. I really don't see much wear at all so far. But they are an MT.
https://simpletire.com/centennial-lt...2037125f-tires
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Springfield
That’s a good price but the 12 ply doesn’t mean much after looking at it. The 285/75r18 coopers I’m looking at are a 10 ply and they have the same weight capacity. Granted mine are 35s vs 37s but I’d expect a higher capacity with more ply. They’re cheaper than the coopers though
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Henderson, NV
That’s a good price but the 12 ply doesn’t mean much after looking at it. The 285/75r18 coopers I’m looking at are a 10 ply and they have the same weight capacity. Granted mine are 35s vs 37s but I’d expect a higher capacity with more ply. They’re cheaper than the coopers though
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Temperance, MI
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Henderson, NV
I have no idea if what I said is true or not btw. My tongue was firmly in cheek.