Off road on the new Cooper Zeon LTZs

[VX KAT]

Hey Kat, did you replace the rear springs on your VX to be able to run those tires? I assume you cranked out the torsion bars.

Neither. Stock / original springs and didn't touch the torsion bars as I wanted /needed it to stay as low as possible so I can get in it...(leg problems). I even kind of worried about the 1.21" increase from the tires, but I can still manage it.

[CrnCnn]

Looks good.

I love that color. I hope to see one in person next Moab.

[ScottinMA]

Neither. Stock / original springs and didn't touch the torsion bars as I wanted /needed it to stay as low as possible so I can get in it...(leg problems). I even kind of worried about the 1.21" increase from the tires, but I can still manage it.

Did you perform the customary cladding cuts in the front to accommodate the new shoes?

[VX KAT]

I did have to cut the front outer edge of cladding on front, but nothing on rear. Also, here's pics of the tread pattern that's recessed between the tread blocks. I've never seen that on a tire...don't know if it helps with traction but it couldn't hurt.

[ScottinMA]

Thanks for the graphics. The inside tread pattern is for improved snow traction I am told. I was about to order the Nitto's until you bought these Coopers. Little beast swears by the Nittos and I'm running the Nitto although not the wider 285s now. Hope to get a couple more miles out of them and then take the plunge. Could save money with the Coopers and I like the tread pattern.

Appreciate the quick reply

[Triathlete]

Also, here's pics of the tread pattern that's recessed between the tread blocks. I've never seen that on a tire...don't know if it helps with traction but it couldn't hurt.

If you are refering to the little "bars" down in between the lugs those are suppose to help shed mud and snow as the tire rotates.

[etlsport]

thats a really nice looking tire.. one more to consider i guess.. im slowly narrowing it down!

[Riff Raff]

The COOPER - Zeon "LTZ" is just an awesome tire. If you specifically like that kind of tread pattern, then also consider the SUMITOMO - HTR Sport A/T which comes in OWL in P285/60R18 (31.4" O.D./44 lbs) and is even lighter weight than the Cooper's.