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Spoke to Cooper HQ today and the first container of ST Maxx 245/70/17's will be here mid to late May for us GX 150 owners...
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I had these on my patrol for 4 years prior to getting my Prado. The will last about 90k on the patrol and are a bit noisy at about 80kmh but the patrol had engine and road noise above and below that drowned it out.
Main trouble I had was the front two kept delaminating at the white writing, there was a problem with the manufacturing and these flow cracks would appear all around the bead. You won't see them with the white facing in though so be careful.
Off road at 18psi they are excellent, heaps of grip and steering control. On road they are like most coopers, fine in the dry and awful in the wet. Prob not so bad in the AWD and ESC TC prado.
I ran 35psi in the 2.7T patrol and that was still firm, the LT structure was strong, compared to the AT bridgstone that they come with I had to run them at 42psi because of two ply sides.[CENTER][B]-=2014 GXL D4D Auto Graphite, Firestone Airbags, ARB/Optima D34 Dual Battery, ARB UVP, TJM Airtech Snorkel[/B][B]=-[/B]
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Just completed a two week trip through the Vic high country with ST Max's. Very happy in all conditions, tarmac, dirt, rocky climbs and muddy river crossings. Used 22 psi off road for grip and 30 on gravel to smooth the corrugations. Never felt any hint of loss of traction except one little section on Billy Goats where lockers would have helped.
They are a clear improvement on the previous ST's for noise and grip. I have yet to see what the wear is like.Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.Comment
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Hey Dazz, see if they have them in 245/75/17. My GX came with this size in a Goodyear Wrangler when I purchased it S/H. This size tyre is only 3.5mm smaller overall diameter than a 265/70/17 which is also a very popular size for the GXL boys.Originally posted by D4Dazz View Post
Cheers Brad[B]2010 GX ,D4D, 6 Speed Manual.[/B] 17x7.5'' +15 FJ Cruiser alloys, 265/70/17 Cooper ST MAXX, ARB bar, Tigerz11 winch, 2'' Dobbinsons lift, Superior front swaybar spacers, extended rear swaybar links, dual batteries, 65L Waeco, custom rear storage, cargo barrier, Fuel Manager pre-filter, breathers, UHF, Narva driving lights.Comment
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I fitted the S/T Maxx's to mine at 70k, now have 113k and still have 8+mm of tread on them. Do a fair bit of towing with a 1.5 tonne enclosed bike trailer over gravel roads, also had them on the beach at Tim's thicket, South of Mandurah, had to let them down quite a bit there though. Also had them on various tracks through the Pilbara
I normally run 36 front, 38 rear - increase this to 42 when towing, but have noticed that it still rides a bit harsh, so may experiment with a bit lower.
3rd set of Coopers I have owned (2 sets on a Pootrol, A/T and ST/C) and very happy with them so far.
The S/T Maxx's are a little noisier than I expected and could probably have gone for the A/T3 instead.
I'd recommend them to anyone.Kev,
2010 Silver 5dr GXL, Auto, diesel, ARB Deluxe bar, ARB bash plates, lightforce 170's, safari snorkel, towbar, dual batteries, air bags, trans cooler, Kings/Koni's, ARB rack, Cooper S/T Maxx's, Rock Tamers, Beaudesert 2.75" exhaust and more to come.Comment
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Just got mine. 265/70/17 also. Love em. Very stable offroad, little to no noise at all on road. Highly recommend them.
Heading up the Stockton this Sunday to test them on the sand, the side biters should do a good job for turns.
I got mine from http://www.australiasbest.com.au/ for $350 / cornerComment
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Can you fit the spare wheel cover over this size tyre?Originally posted by seymour View Post
There seems to be mixed results depending on what tyre brand fit under the cover in a 265/70/17.Comment
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Hi KO7624 - They don't fit under a 120 wheel cover. I just added one of these $20 soft covers for sun protection.Originally posted by ko7624 View Post
from here...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Spare-Whe.../331072522744?
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I must add they are a tight fit on a new tyreGreg - 08 D4D Prado,
Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.Comment
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X2 I am ready to change over, and want to go the Coopers ST's again. Got 110,000 out of them on the 120Originally posted by ko7624 View Post
Has anyone fitted the standard hard cover over a 265/70/17 Cooper ST Max.
<edit> Tyre dealer has said "yeah, should be right" Just looks a very tight fit to me, and I want to retain the hard cover on the 150.
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That's a very good price seymour, ive been quoted $425/corner (inc F & B) here in SA.Originally posted by seymour View Post
Hurt my chin too when it hit the floor...Cheers
Micheal.
2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...Comment
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Certainly couldn't fit over mine, removed the entire cover and backing plate, you will also have to space out the carrier from your door or they will rub on the door. Ensure that you use something similar to the Kaymar wheel on door spacer to spread the load evenly and not damage the carrier.Originally posted by Signature035 View Post
The Coopers are also quite a bit heavier than the OEM Dunlop's.Kev,
2010 Silver 5dr GXL, Auto, diesel, ARB Deluxe bar, ARB bash plates, lightforce 170's, safari snorkel, towbar, dual batteries, air bags, trans cooler, Kings/Koni's, ARB rack, Cooper S/T Maxx's, Rock Tamers, Beaudesert 2.75" exhaust and more to come.Comment
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So I had my cooper st max 265/70/17 fitted 34k ago August 2012. I've been getting sawing on the steer tyres, even though I rotate & balance every 10k (by specialised 4x4 shop not toyota dealer). I'm also getting splitting/tearing? Refer to photos. I have always aired up after going offroad before hitting the blacktop and have my tyres inflated to 37psi. Any idea why I'm getting this splitting/tearing????
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I know some who had that splitting from new and had the tyres replaced. Cooper say it isn't critical, but I would have a go. Apparently there was a bad batch around that time.Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.Comment
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Ive put 90k+ on my mine and never had a flat ;-)
About to do a 11k trip on them up to Darwin and Kakadu then I'll replace ;-)
Can't fault them. Yes noisier than hwy tyres but you not too bad by all accounts... (haven't tried others)
Great on road grip even in the wet.
Off road is also great and only have got bogged in full mud when even muddies would be struggling.Last edited by mrkrinkle; 06-07-2014, 06:11 PM.2000 Prado 95 Series 3.4 v6 GXL, OME Nitro Charger Sport, 2" lift, ARB Deluxe Bar, Warn WD9000, Safari Snorkel, GME TX4500, ARB Air Lockers, Hayman Reece Towbar, Ruffnuts seat covers, Sandgrabba matsComment
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