Cooper AT3 275/65 R18 120 rating

[Brettstar Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Brettstar]

Cooper AT3 275/65 R18 120 light Truck rating.

A couple of questions answered.

1/ They dont rub.
A picture is attached showing the sway bar area where there is no rubbing.
2011 VX with no lift or suspension replacement.

2/They are available Australia wide.
See below a reply from Cooper head office and a quote from Tyrepower Penrith.

3/ They gives a very correct speedo reading according to a GPS over a fair distance on the M4.
In fact the reading is spot on.

I may add that my Prado is noticeably higher, both in the driving feel and getting in and out.
And Fuel usage seems to have increased even accounting for the further distance traveled.


Quotes Below
Thankyou for your enquiry on Cooper Tires. Your question has come to Cooper head office located in Brisbane and we can inform you that the 275/65R18 AT3 is available in our warehouses around Australia. If you are not sure on your nearest authorised Cooper retailer we would recommend to visit www.coopertires.com.au and take advantage of the dealer locator.
I hope this is of assistance and if you have anymore questions please reply.


Kind Regards,

Sam Dixon
Internal Sales Team





Cooper AT3 in size 275/65r18 price @ $485.00 ea fitted and balanced. We would have to order that size in please allow 1 day delivery. Call 47215762 as a deposit would be required.
regards
Greg Riddell Tyrepower Penrith

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

Great information. I had been wondering how much these tyres might be selling for. What do you mean fuel economy has increased? Is it more efficient?

Do you have any pictures showing how they fill out the wheel arch?

Mike

[bertram35 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bertram35]

Hi Brettstar,
Good info thanks vey much.
The tyres look good.
How do you find road noise?
ML

[Brettstar Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Brettstar]

Thanks Mike, I will post a picture soon showing the whole wheel arch.
They are noticeably bigger than the OEMs and fill out the wheel arch nice.
Fuel usage has increased I meant to say. From an average of 8.2L/100 OEMs up to high 8s

Thanks ML, Yes the road noise has increased. It really isn't objectionable, its mild at best.
There is a handling loss too. I'm already used to it.

The OEMs are a very good tyre but they just were not tough enough.
We plan to cross the simpson and wanted a little extra foot print and height.

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

Does the wheel still fit on the back door with these tyres fitted?

Mike

[Brettstar Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Brettstar]

Does the wheel still fit on the back door with these tyres fitted?

Mike

I kept the original spare as it hasn't seen any driving.
Thanks.

[KAKADAZ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close KAKADAZ]

Thanks for the write up I think I will get these when my Zeons wear out.

[Sydneydude Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sydneydude]

Also, thanks for sharing, appriciated. Looks like the best tyre option for the Kakadu / VX

[discoveraus Member Find all posts View Profile Close discoveraus]

Hello Brettstar,

Keeping the original spare is a false economy, especially if you intend going any where serious. The Simpson is serious. The spare wheel must be the same diameter as the road wheels to minimise the risk to the trandmission. Look at two spares for the Simpson.

regards

Ross

[Nadsy Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nadsy]

I asked about fitting bigger tyres to my 150 VX (as I wanted the LT and not the pax construction), and was told that legally only a 15mm increase from the OEM diameter o 776mm was allowed. I just wonder if there would be insurance issues?

I'm up for my first set of tyres, and can't believe it's this hard to find offroaders just because of the 18's ;-/

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

I've been calling around Logan to get prices on a set of these. I called Goodyear at Springwood first and they quoted $520 per tyre fitted and balanced. Next i called Keith 4 Wheels at Underwood and they quoted $522 per tyre fitted and balanced. Then i .called Pauls Tyres at Jimboomba and they told me that list price on these tyres is $698 per tyre with a minimum sell of $522 per tyre.

These same tyres are being sold on Tread Depot for US$221. My blood is boiling right now. If i didn't have a nail sticking out of my tyre, I'd be buying from overseas. What a ripoff.

SERENITY NOW!

Mike

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Hey Mike (or anyone else) what did you guys end up paying in the end? Considering a 2nd hand VX or close to new GXL, with all these difficult tyre issues tempted to go with the GXL..

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

I paid $520 per tyre which included fitting and balancing. I think the wheel alignment was another $30. Total bill was just over $2600. TireRack.com quoted me $100 per tyre for shipping to Australia. Unfortunately they don't sell Cooper Tires anymore.

If you prefer the VX over the GXL then don't be put off by wheel size. There are plenty of tyres around that fit the 18" inch wheels. You've just got to be prepared to pay the extra money.

My only motivation for getting the VX was the KDSS. If you're not bothered about that, I'd recommend you go the GXL, but this discussion is covered in another thread.

Mike

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From memory I was quoted $450 fitted for a Bridgestone Dueler D697LT in the 265/60/R18 size for my Kakadu.