leversole Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Anyone have any experience or opinions on Cooper tires? Looking at the Cooper RM 275's for the drive axle... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Never run any but if I remember correctly from all my tire hunting lately they are still a U.S. company, for what that's still worth. Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Yes they are still an american company. About 50% of their production is in China however. I sold Cooper tires in the shop for about 12 years and they were a very good company and product as far as failure rates.The "Roadmaster" series of tire is not their first rate tire but they are not bad. They certainly are better than some of the other brands such as Ling Long, Double Coin, Super Whale, and other import tires.Rob 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 ya,,thier charging american prices,,and they dont last long,,they wear rite out..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 ya,,thier charging american prices,,and they dont last long,,they wear rite out..bobAlthough I have no personal experience with these tires, I must admit I've heard the same thing about their longevity of service.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I've run the 11R22.5's on my Cement Tankers, an none of them lasted!! all had side wall seperation (the cords inside would distort an knock the tire out of round), I also had them on my service truck, with the same results! Yet there are some guys out there that love em!BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnin oil Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 No truck experience but I had them on a pickup. I will never own them again. 8ply laod range E's and the tire was walking around on the rim with any load on the truck. They where worse than the D rates I replaced! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Okay, let me ask a better question...I have 8 drives to purchase and I am on a budget, which are the best "budget" (under about $450)...pure hobby truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Okay, let me ask a better question...I have 8 drives to purchase and I am on a budget, which are the best "budget" (under about $450)...pure hobby truckHey!! I got eight matching virgin "baldies" I can let you have a bit cheaper than $450.00. Hell, I'd take $499.99 and we'd be square.What are friends for?????Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Hey!! I got eight matching virgin "baldies" I can let you have a bit cheaper than $450.00. Hell, I'd take $499.99 and we'd be square.What are friends for?????RobWOW Thats great!!! But I don't need a whole one, can you sell me half a whole? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Would two quarter wholes work for you? How about four eighth wholes?I have a wide ranging stock and can accomodate most requests within 24 hours.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Although I have no personal experience with these tires, I must admit I've heard the same thing about their longevity of service.Robguess i wasnt quite clear on that one rob,,,what i meant was,,most china imports,,,but like ernie says,,some start wobblying,,with plenty tread left,,and have to be put on the boxes or congears,,my company wound up with michelins,,thier like $450 a piece...ooooouuuuucccchhh!!!!!!!!!!!.but no wobble,,and the tread last longer..lol.bob...oh by the way,,happy friday fellars...woohoo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Hey!! I got eight matching virgin "baldies" I can let you have a bit cheaper than $450.00. Hell, I'd take $499.99 and we'd be square.What are friends for?????RobWith friends like you, who needs enema's! I prolly couldnt afford the frieght from IL to PA! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 With friends like you, who needs enema's! I prolly couldnt afford the frieght from IL to PA! I got room on the trailer and headed that way so freight would be cheap. You're in luck. And you know your trust can safely be placed in "ole Rob".Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 You may want to look into Dynatrac or track. I got 2 pd-880's on and I am rather impressed. When I looked at them I didn't think much about them. But sitting on the side of the road any longer then needed wasn't an option. I rotate mine ever few months or when I see any heal toe wear. Theyh where pretty reasonable. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20723-cooper-tires/#findComment-86776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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