Bit new to this off road tyre lark so would like to get it right before i shell out on some new rubber.
I notice the thread on the 4 rib.
How do they differ?
One has 4 ribs the other has 5. The 5 rib being a bit more road friendly and quieter. The 4 ribs arent noisy though but I havent driven on the 5 ribs so cant really compare the difference.
The 5 rib is pretty much like the Cooper ATZ while the 4 rib is pretty much like the Cooper ST if you want to compare. The 5 rib will be quiter as it has the solid centre rib and has more of a rounded shoulder something like the GrandCrap. 4 rib is a square shoulder and is not a noisy tyre despite some comments in the other threads. I could be wrohng but I believe the side wall of the 4 rib is a stornger contruction than the 5 rib. I would have a guess that it is the same rubber compond but the guess is based on nothing.
I have the 5 rib at the moment, they are a good all round tyre. Having said that though, I think I will be going for the 4 rib when I replace my tyres soon so I will be able to update you on how they compare when I have my new ones.
Justin
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I think the choice really comes down to what you want to do with them. 5-rib will handle and feel better on the hard top - and be safer, particuarly in the rain, but the 4-rib will give you more traction in the mud and let you 4x4 with less momentum (and chance of damage) because of improved grip.
But because these are still quite mild tyres, I wouldnt really fret over it too much and dont think you can really go wrong with either decision. They both will be much better offroad than whatever you currently have (judging by the request for advice) and will both be worse than your currents onroad.
Personally, I'd go with the 4-rib. Look meaner and less "AT"y and you clearly intend to go dirt so will get yer moneys worth. Just drive with a little more caution when you first have them fitted, until youre used to them, if your heavy with the right foot.
The biggest problem with tyres is there is a lot of personnal preference involved. Some like soft knobby tyres and some like hard smooth ones... so noone can guarentee you the right answer
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I've got the 5 rib, and although I'm very happy with the tyre, excellent on road and dirt tracks, steep climbs etc, excellent and strong side wall, car feels real firm into corners, it's not real good in mud.
My next tyre will be the MTZ for sure.
I wouldnt really fret over it too much and dont think you can really go wrong with either decision. They both will be much better offroad than whatever you currently have
I agree Lyfe, too many people splitting hairs with these two tyres. End of the day they're both all terrains (not muddies), both LT's so either way I doubt you'll be dissappointed.
Micheal
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Go the 4 Rib mate, they behave brilliantly on the black stuff and off road the only thing thats gunna do better are MTZ's.
The sidebiters make a massive difference offroad when you drop those pressures and as said before they look tuff.
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