Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx Tires

[Woodsman]

These tires were given a very good review in the latest issue of 4wd Toyota Owner. I had already decided to purchase them but the article reinforced my decision and, coincidentally, I ordered them the same day I received the magazine.

These are Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx LT285/75R16E tires installed on 16" x 8.5" wide Level 8 Guardian wheel. This will be the same size combo as on the white Discount Tire FJ. The wheels look great and the tires look to be a great "in-between" for those wanting something more aggressive than the typical AT and less aggressive than the typical MT tire. I think they will become very popular. I have no input yet on noise, smoothness, balance, handling or affect on mileage since they aren't installed yet.





Tread compared to my old Nitto Terra Grappler LT285/70R17E tires. The St Maxx are much more aggressive. The height of the Coopers will settle down once I lower the pressure and get the FJ's weight on them.

[FJterrain]

Those tires look awesome. I had also read about them, please post up a review in the near future.

[snafu58]

FJterrain previously said:

Those tires look awesome. I had also read about them, please post up a review in the near future.

X2, I don't know anyone who is running them. I like the tread and think they would do a good job.

[Pale Rider]

They look great, congrats!

[Archy Chris]

Good looking tires! As you said, Toyota Owner magazine gave them a good review. Let us know what you think of them after a few hundred miles on them.

[Woodsman]

Thanks for the compliments. I think these are going to be a popular model for Cooper once more people find out about them.

I did have to compromise as I was hoping to drop down to a D-rated tire and these only come as E-rated so they are tough . . . and heavy.

I'll try to get them on this weekend so we can get some miles racked up.

[FJX2000]

Pretty good looking tire. Its not quite an AT but not a MT, so it's almost the best of both worlds I also really like the sidewall design, it's tough

[Woodsman]

Here are some more pics after installation.

For reference,
- the old wheels were 17 x 9 American Racing 4 1/2" BS with -12 offset
+ new wheels are 16 x 8.5" 4 1/2" BS with -6 offset
- the old tires were Nitto Terra Grappler LT285/70R17E
+ new tires are Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx LT285/75R16E

The new combo weighs in about 7 pounds heavier. Not sure how much weight in rubber tread has been lost from the Nittos.

Driver's side before

Driver's side after

Front view before

Front view after

Rear view before

Rear view after

Passenger side before

Passenger side after

Front and rear fender edge to tire edge remained very similar

[MontanaFJ61]

Those are great looking tires!


Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

[snafu58]

I like what I see! I'm sure they perform as good if not better than they look.