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BFG KM3 -or- Cooper Discoverer STT Pro?
It's about time to replace my 275 KO2s (which I've liked for the most part, with the exception that everybody and their dog has them), and am looking at switching to a 285 MT (TRD Pro w/ 2" Toytec Lift). I'm on the fence between the new BFG KM3s (which look awesome and have great INITIAL IMPRESSION reviews), and the Cooper Discoverer STT Pros.
Interested in member opinions. Anybody have experience with both? Pros/Cons? These will be 90% used on the highway (daily driver) / 10% off road.
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10-02-2018, 02:58 PM
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KM3 for me
Hi, I am running 285 KM3 tires and I am loving them so far. about 1k miles on them. still playing with pressure but they ride nice and perform great. I have a TRDP as well and installed BP-51 lift with SPC UCAs. No regrets here.
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10-04-2018, 09:07 PM
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I'm running the STT Pros. I like them really well. With that being said I don't think they are going last any longer than any of the other similar tires out there. I will probably try the new Coopers next. I've had great luck with Coopers over the years.
I've had horrible luck with BFG's and I don't get the cult like following for them. My brother in law put the KM3s on his Tacoma and said "never again".
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10-04-2018, 09:33 PM
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BFGs, oh hell no
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Originally Posted by mtchristman
I'm running the STT Pros. I like them really well. With that being said I don't think they are going last any longer than any of the other similar tires out there. I will probably try the new Coopers next. I've had great luck with Coopers over the years.
I've had horrible luck with BFG's and I don't get the cult like following for them. My brother in law put the KM3s on his Tacoma and said "never again".
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Put me on the list friend. I still cringe even looking at those tires on someone else's rig with all the issues I had over 15k miles. Never again.
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10-04-2018, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mtchristman
I'm running the STT Pros. I like them really well. With that being said I don't think they are going last any longer than any of the other similar tires out there. I will probably try the new Coopers next. I've had great luck with Coopers over the years.
I've had horrible luck with BFG's and I don't get the cult like following for them. My brother in law put the KM3s on his Tacoma and said "never again".
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What are these new Coopers you speak of?
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10-05-2018, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 3RDCoastTRDP
It's about time to replace my 275 KO2s (which I've liked for the most part, with the exception that everybody and their dog has them), and am looking at switching to a 285 MT (TRD Pro w/ 2" Toytec Lift). I'm on the fence between the new BFG KM3s (which look awesome and have great INITIAL IMPRESSION reviews), and the Cooper Discoverer STT Pros.
Interested in member opinions. Anybody have experience with both? Pros/Cons? These will be 90% used on the highway (daily driver) / 10% off road.
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You're happy with them but are considering something else because they are so popular?
Well, that's a new one on me.
I run Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac on the 4R, they are also very popular and I won’t hesitate buying them again. On the F250 I needed better tires for plowing and asked the service manager which is the one all the plow trucks are using. The answer was ‘KO2 but we are out of stock however XX is also good’. My reply was ‘I’ll wait to you have them in stock again’.
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10-05-2018, 09:31 AM
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MT's for daily driving on highway?!?...
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10-05-2018, 10:28 AM
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I am happy with the Falken MTs, this is the second Runner i have used them on.
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10-05-2018, 12:22 PM
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I have KM3s, several others I wheel with have STT Pros. They both perform pretty equally on and off road, with the exception I've noticed being that the Coopers are a little louder on the road. If you're between these two tires, get the one you like the look of better or you can find a better deal on.
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10-29-2018, 12:52 PM
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I am happy with the Falken MTs, this is the second Runner i have used them on.
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I've actually looked at these before, but your post peaked my interest again...because they are just SEXY. AS. HELL. The more I research, the majority of the reviews seem to be very promising, and the price point is fantastic! Can you comment on long-term history/satisfaction, as it relates to wear (specifically, road?). I am all but ready to pull the trigger on a set of these bad boys.
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10-29-2018, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by phillyd2
You're happy with them but are considering something else because they are so popular?
Well, that's a new one on me.
I run Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac on the 4R, they are also very popular and I won’t hesitate buying them again. On the F250 I needed better tires for plowing and asked the service manager which is the one all the plow trucks are using. The answer was ‘KO2 but we are out of stock however XX is also good’. My reply was ‘I’ll wait to you have them in stock again’.
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Not sure what's confusing about my comment. I doubt I'm the only person on the planet to shy away (or switch gears) from a product that every Tom, Dick and Harry owns. I literally see 15 sets of KO2s every day - they're boring AF to me now. This is the same reason I don't own a wrangler, or a submariner. Also, as stated, I'm looking to get into an MT, and the BFG KM3s just aren't proven yet (and the KM2s proved to be complete shiza). Pumped that you like your tires so much though!
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10-29-2018, 01:18 PM
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10-29-2018, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3RDCoastTRDP
I've actually looked at these before, but your post peaked my interest again...because they are just SEXY. AS. HELL. The more I research, the majority of the reviews seem to be very promising, and the price point is fantastic! Can you comment on long-term history/satisfaction, as it relates to wear (specifically, road?). I am all but ready to pull the trigger on a set of these bad boys.
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I can not give you a long term on them, i sold my 3rd gen. before i had 10,000 miles on them, and my 17 SR5 only has 10k on it, but i like the performance of them.
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10-29-2018, 03:50 PM
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I have experience with both. Cooper were loud from the start and got louder. They started to cup a little as they wore. I put 15k on them. To be honest I was disappointed with them ran into 3 side wall issues. And the noise got bad. And I rotated ever 3-4 k miles
The km3s I have about 2k mile on them. They were pretty quite initially but have gotten a little louder. Not as bad as the Coopers. I have rock rashed them several time and the side walls have been phenomenal. The rubber compound seems softer then the Coopers so they will probably wear faster.
Overall I would buy the KM3'S over the coopers any day of the week. Ask
@ Rorck
how he feels about coopers.
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10-29-2018, 04:08 PM
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