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I've driven 10 & 12 wheel dumps for so long i forget to even look at it.
If the better half didnt drive the Jeep, it would be under the seat or on the workbench.
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Having said all that I don;t have them on my JK. Why? Because I've cut the sidewalls in 2 of the 12 STT's that I've run. And I don't take my work truck in near as bad places as my Jeep. The STT's are a good tire and would probably work well if you are in a non-rocky area. I'm in Colorodo and spent most of my off road time here and in Utah. It is very rare to see a set of Coopes off road here as they don't last. Having had STT's, KM's and KM2's recently I have to say the STT is a distant second to the KM2. I just spent the last 5 days off road in Utah and the more I observe other tires the more highly I think of the KM2's.
But if the STT's are cheaper and Georgia isn't rocky (I have no clue never having been there) they might be a good choice for you.
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Different kind of rocks west to east. Most of the stuff around here isnt the super grippy sandpaper type there is in Utah.
Yes, I have been in Utah, Idaho as well. No wheeling, but dirtbikes & hiking so i have seen the stuff. The rocks here where I go are smooth slippery granite and occasionally, but rarely shale. slippery as goose shit on oiled glass on top, razor blades on the edges. I havent had the Coopers in shale yet, so I will take note of your warning there. Also a lot of somewhat pointy stumps & sticks here (just like in colorado, yup, lived in Denver for almost two years, loved it, wish I had stayed)
I would imagine the type of rock is a huge part of it, but also, in my experiences so does the amount of airing down. Where the siedwall damages tears from sharp/jagged rocks, punctures from pointy stuff, or from getting pinched against the rim?
Thank you for the heads up on the sidewalls, i will keep a closer eye on them.
Yes, I have been in Utah, Idaho as well. No wheeling, but dirtbikes & hiking so i have seen the stuff. The rocks here where I go are smooth slippery granite and occasionally, but rarely shale. slippery as goose shit on oiled glass on top, razor blades on the edges. I havent had the Coopers in shale yet, so I will take note of your warning there. Also a lot of somewhat pointy stumps & sticks here (just like in colorado, yup, lived in Denver for almost two years, loved it, wish I had stayed)
I would imagine the type of rock is a huge part of it, but also, in my experiences so does the amount of airing down. Where the siedwall damages tears from sharp/jagged rocks, punctures from pointy stuff, or from getting pinched against the rim?
Thank you for the heads up on the sidewalls, i will keep a closer eye on them.
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Its mainly sandy, slimey clay down here in the "low country". "Rock" is more commonly
refered to when talking about babies and music.
Down here if you say "rock" and "terrain" in the same sentence people will look at you
like you have a boob growing from your forehead.
refered to when talking about babies and music.
Down here if you say "rock" and "terrain" in the same sentence people will look at you
like you have a boob growing from your forehead.
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the SST's are a great tire and are essentially ProComp Xtreme M/T's. nice sticky rubber compound offers outstanding traction and are really quite for a mudder. i would definitely recommend them.
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Its mainly sandy, slimey clay down here in the "low country". "Rock" is more commonly
refered to when talking about babies and music.
Down here if you say "rock" and "terrain" in the same sentence people will look at you
like you have a boob growing from your forehead.
refered to when talking about babies and music.
Down here if you say "rock" and "terrain" in the same sentence people will look at you
like you have a boob growing from your forehead.
My Cooper STT kicked ass this weekend(20PSI). Pics as promised:
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Last edited by jayrav; 10-20-2008 at 07:37 PM.