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Had a little bit of snow Tuesday evening on my way home from Utah, and the base of the mountain that I live on, at 3500ft elevation!! It was NUTS!! Anyways the roads were pretty slick and it was windy and the defender LTXs I’m riding on now held perfectly. No slippage or sliding around on the roads. Now I wasn’t driving in deep snow but they still held! I like the defenders a lot.
They were the next up on my list. I read every review I could find on the coopers too.
That's cheap. I went with the Bridgestones because that's what came on it and I have had great luck with them in the past. The thing that changed was the 800 treadwear vs the 600 that came on it. I have the 700 treadwear on the avalanche and those have been great. Good enough grip and great wear. The 600 (stock) had excellent grip but we're worn out in 38k miles. These 800 jobs are definitely lacking in the traction department (I know, I know, trade offs). Not so much in hydroplaning but in grip while taking off or cornering in the rain. I'll probably try those Michelins next round. Maybe before next round if I get some 22s for the avalanche. I'll move the Bridgestones over to it
It is cheap and I am really tempted to get them. I freaking hate the tires I have on here now.
Sounds like your mind is (half) made up then!
Probably a little more than half. In comparison, the little saturn I just picked up handles better in the snow than my suburban. I can’t stop that burb to save my life. I’m afraid I am gonna crash it!Sounds like your mind is (half) made up then!
Good decision. $1000 is cheap in exchange for feeling safe. And if they save you from getting in an accident, they’ve more than paid for themselves.
Post pics and let me know your thoughts. I was concerned with the tread pattern looking too aggressive.
Will do. I don't think the Defenders look very aggressive compared to the Cooper AT3 4S but the "S" stands for sux.
Those look good. How about a shot of the side? These new Bridgestones looked way to aggressive (tread depth and massive space between the tread maybe?) to me at first but I guess I got used to them. I think those look fine.
Sure, when the truck is clean.Those look good. How about a shot of the side? These new Bridgestones looked way to aggressive (tread depth and massive space between the tread maybe?) to me at first but I guess I got used to them. I think those look fine.
See what I mean? I'm used to them now but wasn't super happy at first. They were like $1,200 plus mount/balance
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No rush. I'm not replacing these until at least the 22s I want for the avalanche become available from factory reproductions. Glad you're liking them so far. Nice looking tars
You won't be sorry, George. I am so confident that you will like these Defenders, that I will personally pay you back for 1/2 of one tire's purchase price, if you are not satisfied (talk about putting my money where my mouth is!).
I am in agreement with your cash offer! LOL!
