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

[handeeman]

I really like the look Kat. Post us on the highway noise. Those may be my 1st mod, thanks to you.

[lasturbo]

Nice meat! That pattern is very appealing. Been on the highway yet with them? Curious how road noise is, if any.

I was curious too about the highway noise???

[VX KAT]

I was curious too about the highway noise???

Ya know I really didn't notice any difference in highway noise when I put the Coopers on....(and I really tried to assess that as I've got lots of highway driving), BUT, I put the roof rack on not too long afterwards, and NOW I notice noise which is from the fairing/rack....so if the tires are making any noise, I can't hear them. I'm still very happy with the performance of the Coopers.

[lasturbo]

That is good to know. Now I (we) have another option when our VX's need some new sneakers. Thanx!

[vt_maverick]

I knew it was coming lol... seriously though, good to have someone with lots of ideas to contribute.

[ScottinMA]

I for one very much appreciate Riff raff's suggestions. For that matter I appreciate everyone who contributes to this forum and would suggest that if you don't have something nice to say don't say it at all. My mother told me that....

[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)

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[VX KAT]

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..

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)

[RallyDude]

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.

[mrtew]

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.

[VX KAT]

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!

[Leon R]

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

[Breezy]

I can...



















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.

[Leon R]

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

[Mile High VX]

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

Be careful that your tires are the same in size and wear...TOD craziness will ensue if the tires are mismatched...