Holy thread revival batman.

but while we're here and I didn't see it mentioned 3 years ago, Cooper stt maxx also come in 255/80/17 now.

The tire I have.

I won't be running anything else from now on unless something better comes out.

For how aggressive they look they are surprisingly quiet on the road too.

That's going to be my next size and tire. I've seen nothing but good things about it and it suits my needs.

its a cooper st maxx in that size.. there are numerous reviews and articles about it. Its an excellent all around tire. Low noise, great offroad, good in wet and snow. I will be getting a set sometime next year.

I'm looking at these tires too, after my fiasco on the last run haha! With them being a true 33in tire with better clearances, cheaper, and less weight than a 285/70/17. There's really no reason why anyone shouldn't run these tires.

Hahah, Not sure the extra grip/tire would have helped that situation, but maybe. It's hard to say. I still have a lot of life left in my Duractracs unfortunately so it's going to be awhile for me.

I run these and love them cooper discoverer st maxx 255/80/17. Paid 800 for all 4

I'm rocking 255 80 17s in the Cooper St Maxx and I LOVE IT. Wheel offset is -11, and I get no rubbing whatsoever at full lock. Only under hard flex and it's minimal.

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I am feeling the same way, I am leaning towards the 255/75/17s though since I am going to have a very minimal lift.

The only thing I can't decide on is if I want to just go with a standard loaded tire like an AT3 or Yokohama Geolanders to save money. I live in Colorado, and go dirt road driving for camping and plan to start doing some easy/moderate 4x4 trails. Any opinions?

Dpending on which tire in 285/70-17 i ordered a set of 265/70-17 and i put them on a scale and it was in the mid 50's heavier then my AT II which are around high 40's. My next set of tires i will be trying these also. Since duratrac dont come in 255/80-17

I am assuming you have somewhere around a3/2 lift to get them to fit with very little rubbing?

Yep icon stage 2 lift ... 3/2

I am still having my current tire debate we all I am sure have had at some point. I am probably only going to go with a 255/75/17 since my lift will basically be similar to a daystar 2.5/1.5 but I am doing it with FJ springs and budget booster lifts from daystar.

I have been recommended the Duratracs over and over again, but then just read the sidewall/handling issues. I really want to get the ST Maxx, but everyone I have talked to at Discount or coworkers claim they may just be too heavy and truly a Mud Tire rather than an AT and I will hate the road noise. Have you noticed any crazy amounts of road noise and do they handle like an AT?

My third option was the Hankooks but the getting louder over time definitely has scared me away from them. Any review from you would be helpful, or anyone else on this thread.

Thanks,

Whoever you're talking to is flat out lying, or uninformed about the St Maxx tires. The quietness is their selling point. They are just as quiet as the factory tires. You should read some reviews of these tires, once you do you'll buy. Every. Single. Review... talks about how these tires are super quiet and perform exceptionally. 4xoverland talked about them being the only tires they use now, after running BFG for 15 years. Being a 255, weight is a non issue. These are slightly more aggressive than the BFG but nowhere near as aggressive as a MT tire. I read about 10 professional reviews before buying.
I suggest you do too.

I think you may have just sold me on them. I have read reviews over and over again and the only negative thing I have seen is that they are definitely more aggressive and the reviewers were looking for more of the Yokohama or atp tread type. Plus I can get them in load range c which makes me feel more comfortable when I haul my pop up.

I am sure any tire would work for the mild off roading I plan to do since I am just upgrading to bilstein shocks. But I definitely like the reviews and looks of them.

Thanks