Cooper Zeon LTZ in 285/60-18 on stock VX

I just got those Coopers too! They seem great so far! I got the 285/60/18s and they almost seem a little wider and lower profile than my old Nitto Terragrapplers of the same size. No problem fitting or rubbing with stock wheels and ride height. My thanks to Kat for her pictures too which pushed me over the edge. (the fact that I grew up in Central Arizona right near her and have driven those same dirt roads myself might have softened me up even more)

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They look great, and really good with the Proton, more contrast than with mine! You'll have to tell us how they do in the snow...shouldn't be too much longer for you, right?

I'd forgotten you grew up around here...what town? Prescott?

Now post some more pics of your Camaro..:drool2::drool2::drool2::drool::drool:

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Originally Posted by mrtew

I just got those Coopers too! They seem great so far! I got the 285/60/18s and they almost seem a little wider and lower profile than my old Nitto Terragrapplers of the same size. No problem fitting or rubbing with stock wheels and ride height. My thanks to Kat for her pictures too which pushed me over the edge. (the fact that I grew up in Central Arizona right near her and have driven those same dirt roads myself might have softened me up even more)

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/157/img3883w.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5539/img3890.jpg

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9058/img3882.jpg

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This thread sold me on the Coopers. A performance onroad offroad quiet tire that looks great. I'm putting them on 18x9 rims, but unlike ScottinMA, my VX has a bit of a lift on it. Too bad they just offer the one size in a 18" tire. Once the I get the VX home to Colorado, I'll take some pics of my rig, and (try to) upload photos.

I got some 18 x 9 rims today for my Coopers because my stock wheels were peeling and leaking so bad. They fit the 285 width so much better and get rid of the puffy sidewall look you get with the 7" stock rims. They stick out a lot more from the car too for that toy truck look. I had to trim and hammer the cladding so I can turn the wheels but it was pretty easy and you can't even tell. I love them. They are KMC Enduros.

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WOW!!!!! You're right, that puffy sidewall look is gone. I wouldn't have guessed it would look that different for that 1". And your wheels look great too!

Can someone please chime in with their experience with these tires/size on snow?

I can...

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And here is a short video:

http://s1270.photobucket.com/albums/...t=9447873e.mp4

All of these pictures and the one video were with new Cooper Zeon LTZ 285/60/R18's on. Generally speaking, a wider tire is not the preferred choice for snow, but the Zeon's performed very well for me. They also left a pretty sick tread pattern in the snow that I loved looking at. They worked really well for me, and I played in some deep snow. I doubt you'd have any problems in snow with these tires. Granted, it will not perform like a true winter tire will. You won't be let down.

This is from Houghton, MI, btw. ~300 inches of snow each year. :)

Hope this helps!

Breezy

*Edit....I never had to shovel my driveway either all winter lol. The VX and Zeon's just devoured snow banks. One of the things I miss about my Proton. I've had my Sentra stuck 3 times in my driveway so far this winter lol. SMH.

Thanks, Breezy! The added width was my main concern, so it is good to know!

I just picked a set of 3 brand new Zeons, so now I need to find a relatively new 4th tire :)

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Thanks, Breezy! The added width was my main concern, so it is good to know!

I just picked a set of 3 brand new Zeons, so now I need to find a relatively new 4th tire :)

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Be careful that your tires are the same in size and wear...TOD craziness will ensue if the tires are mismatched...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

I have 4 lightly used ones. I don't have pics right now, but if you want some I can take them tomorrow and email them to you. One is not okay (sidewall cracks) but three are in excellent condition.