New running shoes
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New running shoes
After events of this past weekend , I was like what the hell is this? So I decided to treat myself and Letebele to some new running shoes.
You'll also see on the pics that the back is slightly lower to the front, so longer shackles are next on the list.
Now for some mud!
You'll also see on the pics that the back is slightly lower to the front, so longer shackles are next on the list.
Now for some mud!
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Re: New running shoes
Thanx Cassie, Gunta will be happy to know the slicks are gone .
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Re: New running shoes
looking good Tumelo, how do find the road noise now?
Im seriously thinking of changing my 32" BFs for these 31"
Im seriously thinking of changing my 32" BFs for these 31"
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Re: New running shoes
I've actually been listening less to the radio and enjoying the hum of the muds in the backround , and the grunt of the diesel engine, so I'm not complaining and don't see the fuss (if any) about these muds
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Re: New running shoes
Ismail, any negative experiences with your 32" KM2's?ismail wrote:looking good Tumelo, how do find the road noise now?
Im seriously thinking of changing my 32" BFs for these 31"
Tumelo, what price did you get your STT's for?
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Re: New running shoes
R1390 per tyre at Rivonia Tyres, the cheapest so far.
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Re: New running shoes
That's a pretty descent priceDonkey wrote:R1390 per tyre at Rivonia Tyres, the cheapest so far.
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Re: New running shoes
Mooi man, spoil yourself, nobody els is gonna
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Re: New running shoes
Will do.
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Re: New running shoes
@Jano, no negatives at all on the KM2's, just trying to keep the fuel consumption down
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For 31's???Donkey wrote:R1390 per tyre at Rivonia Tyres, the cheapest so far.
VERY good price!
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What's with those whitewall tyres, taxi style?
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It's a bl@ck thing you wouldn't understandOu vale1 wrote:What's with those whitewall tyres, taxi style?
@ Thabo - yep 31's
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Tx for explaining, now I understand
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Re: New running shoes
Nice going Tumelo.
I recently fitted ST's to my KZ-TE and I must say these Coopers KICK ASS!! Initially I found them to be very noisy, but I had them inflated to 2.8 Bar. I then deflated to the recommended 2.1 all round and now I can barely hear them.
Before I bought the Coopers I spoke to many current BF and Cooper owners and the Cooper owners all agreed that the mileage on the Coppers is substantially better than BF's.
Just be careful with the STT's, although you will have unsurpassed performance off road, you may find the road holding slightly compromised on tar. The reason for this is quite simple; due to the bigger tread grooves there is less rubber in contact with the road surface compared to an A/T Tyre and a subsequent loss of road holding - especially in wet weather. But like I said, off-road you will find it hard to improve the performance.
Congrats on your new shoes, certainly looks the part as well
I recently fitted ST's to my KZ-TE and I must say these Coopers KICK ASS!! Initially I found them to be very noisy, but I had them inflated to 2.8 Bar. I then deflated to the recommended 2.1 all round and now I can barely hear them.
Before I bought the Coopers I spoke to many current BF and Cooper owners and the Cooper owners all agreed that the mileage on the Coppers is substantially better than BF's.
Just be careful with the STT's, although you will have unsurpassed performance off road, you may find the road holding slightly compromised on tar. The reason for this is quite simple; due to the bigger tread grooves there is less rubber in contact with the road surface compared to an A/T Tyre and a subsequent loss of road holding - especially in wet weather. But like I said, off-road you will find it hard to improve the performance.
Congrats on your new shoes, certainly looks the part as well
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Thabogrobler wrote:For 31's???Donkey wrote:R1390 per tyre at Rivonia Tyres, the cheapest so far.
VERY good price!
WOW! Anyone know of similar prices in CT? Last I checked was about R1700-R1800
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Sorry for me asking but why would it make a difference to inflate them all the wat to 2.8 bar and then deflating them?4x4 Junkie wrote:Nice going Tumelo.
I recently fitted ST's to my KZ-TE and I must say these Coopers KICK ASS!! Initially I found them to be very noisy, but I had them inflated to 2.8 Bar. I then deflated to the recommended 2.1 all round and now I can barely hear them.
Before I bought the Coopers I spoke to many current BF and Cooper owners and the Cooper owners all agreed that the mileage on the Coppers is substantially better than BF's.
Just be careful with the STT's, although you will have unsurpassed performance off road, you may find the road holding slightly compromised on tar. The reason for this is quite simple; due to the bigger tread grooves there is less rubber in contact with the road surface compared to an A/T Tyre and a subsequent loss of road holding - especially in wet weather. But like I said, off-road you will find it hard to improve the performance.
Congrats on your new shoes, certainly looks the part as well
How does this reduce the noise in any way?
It makes sense that they might make less noise at 2.8bar.
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Re: New running shoes
It think you might have understood incorrectly. He didn't inflate them to that pressure and then deflated them again in one shot. He inflated them, drove around, found them noisy and then deflate them, drove around and then found them to be more quite.Hangover wrote:Sorry for me asking but why would it make a difference to inflate them all the wat to 2.8 bar and then deflating them?4x4 Junkie wrote:Nice going Tumelo.
I recently fitted ST's to my KZ-TE and I must say these Coopers KICK ASS!! Initially I found them to be very noisy, but I had them inflated to 2.8 Bar. I then deflated to the recommended 2.1 all round and now I can barely hear them.
Before I bought the Coopers I spoke to many current BF and Cooper owners and the Cooper owners all agreed that the mileage on the Coppers is substantially better than BF's.
Just be careful with the STT's, although you will have unsurpassed performance off road, you may find the road holding slightly compromised on tar. The reason for this is quite simple; due to the bigger tread grooves there is less rubber in contact with the road surface compared to an A/T Tyre and a subsequent loss of road holding - especially in wet weather. But like I said, off-road you will find it hard to improve the performance.
Congrats on your new shoes, certainly looks the part as well
How does this reduce the noise in any way?
It makes sense that they might make less noise at 2.8bar.
The reason would be is that inflating them to that pressure, the tread surface tends to bulge a bit in the middle. So if you have aggressive pattern in the middle it will make more noise
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CasKru wrote:It think you might have understood incorrectly. He didn't inflate them to that pressure and then deflated them again in one shot. He inflated them, drove around, found them noisy and then deflate them, drove around and then found them to be more quite.Hangover wrote:Sorry for me asking but why would it make a difference to inflate them all the wat to 2.8 bar and then deflating them?4x4 Junkie wrote:Nice going Tumelo.
I recently fitted ST's to my KZ-TE and I must say these Coopers KICK ASS!! Initially I found them to be very noisy, but I had them inflated to 2.8 Bar. I then deflated to the recommended 2.1 all round and now I can barely hear them.
Before I bought the Coopers I spoke to many current BF and Cooper owners and the Cooper owners all agreed that the mileage on the Coppers is substantially better than BF's.
Just be careful with the STT's, although you will have unsurpassed performance off road, you may find the road holding slightly compromised on tar. The reason for this is quite simple; due to the bigger tread grooves there is less rubber in contact with the road surface compared to an A/T Tyre and a subsequent loss of road holding - especially in wet weather. But like I said, off-road you will find it hard to improve the performance.
Congrats on your new shoes, certainly looks the part as well
How does this reduce the noise in any way?
It makes sense that they might make less noise at 2.8bar.
The reason would be is that inflating them to that pressure, the tread surface tends to bulge a bit in the middle. So if you have aggressive pattern in the middle it will make more noise
That's exactly right Cassie. Thanks
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Re: New running shoes
I had to smile, especially since this wording was used in an earlier post ........ "no negatives at all on the KM2's,"Donkey wrote:It's a bl@ck thing you wouldn't understandOu vale1 wrote:What's with those whitewall tyres, taxi style?
@ Thabo - yep 31's
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Re: New running shoes
Sharp oom Andy
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Casey, please explain coz i just fly in the rain with my Coopers??CasKru wrote:That's a pretty descent priceDonkey wrote:R1390 per tyre at Rivonia Tyres, the cheapest so far.
PS: Just drive carefully when you drive in the rain....
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Donkey wrote:After events of this past weekend , I was like what the hell is this? So I decided to treat myself and Letebele to some new running shoes.
You'll also see on the pics that the back is slightly lower to the front, so longer shackles are next on the list.
Now for some mud!
big up>>>> all i can say they are very nive in the mud i resently gave the taxi driver a mud bath
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If you are not used to muds in the wet they can get really slippery. I've heard complaints about the STT's being a bit skidish when it comes to wet roadsSebata wrote:Casey, please explain coz i just fly in the rain with my Coopers??CasKru wrote:That's a pretty descent priceDonkey wrote:R1390 per tyre at Rivonia Tyres, the cheapest so far.
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And they say I hate em taxis? HmmSebata wrote:Donkey wrote:After events of this past weekend , I was like what the hell is this? So I decided to treat myself and Letebele to some new running shoes.
You'll also see on the pics that the back is slightly lower to the front, so longer shackles are next on the list.
Now for some mud!
big up>>>> all i can say they are very nive in the mud i resently gave the taxi driver a mud bath
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Re: New running shoes
@ Casey, thanks, i'll test that theory soon, let it rain & i hope to be following the taxi with only the driver inside i'll report back.
@ Donkey, you have your own demons regarding that issue, so dont drag me with you
@ Donkey, you have your own demons regarding that issue, so dont drag me with you
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Re: New running shoes
Well done Donkey, brilliant choice!! Absolutely brilliant choice in tyre.
It looks very good.
It looks very good.
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Re: New running shoes
Letebele!
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Re: New running shoes
4x4 Junkie wrote:CasKru wrote:It think you might have understood incorrectly. He didn't inflate them to that pressure and then deflated them again in one shot. He inflated them, drove around, found them noisy and then deflate them, drove around and then found them to be more quite.Hangover wrote:Sorry for me asking but why would it make a difference to inflate them all the wat to 2.8 bar and then deflating them?4x4 Junkie wrote:Nice going Tumelo.
I recently fitted ST's to my KZ-TE and I must say these Coopers KICK ASS!! Initially I found them to be very noisy, but I had them inflated to 2.8 Bar. I then deflated to the recommended 2.1 all round and now I can barely hear them.
Before I bought the Coopers I spoke to many current BF and Cooper owners and the Cooper owners all agreed that the mileage on the Coppers is substantially better than BF's.
Just be careful with the STT's, although you will have unsurpassed performance off road, you may find the road holding slightly compromised on tar. The reason for this is quite simple; due to the bigger tread grooves there is less rubber in contact with the road surface compared to an A/T Tyre and a subsequent loss of road holding - especially in wet weather. But like I said, off-road you will find it hard to improve the performance.
Congrats on your new shoes, certainly looks the part as well
How does this reduce the noise in any way?
It makes sense that they might make less noise at 2.8bar.
The reason would be is that inflating them to that pressure, the tread surface tends to bulge a bit in the middle. So if you have aggressive pattern in the middle it will make more noise
That's exactly right Cassie. Thanks
aaaahhhh i see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Thanx guys
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Re: New running shoes
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Re: New running shoes
I got brand new BF KM2 muds from Rivonia tyres about a month ago for R1500 a tyre, they didnt have any Coopers. sorry can post pics cos my trucks at the panel beaters a lady head ond me, thank goodness for a bullbar, ( Panel beaters say the onca is much stronger than an ARB, its only slightly bent the BMW that hit me is written off)
Tumelo enjoy the tyres, we must do a comparison on perfromance at a GTG as our rides are a;most identical, (both even have white sidewalls)
Tumelo enjoy the tyres, we must do a comparison on perfromance at a GTG as our rides are a;most identical, (both even have white sidewalls)
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Re: New running shoes
Cool Robert will do , enjoy yours too. But I must say those guys are good!
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Re: New running shoes
Bummer, phoned Rivonia yesterday for prices, they have no stock and qouted me R1799 per tyre.
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Jose, sorry to hear about that6.
But I know you will want to bring a little happiness into a little girl's life: Christmas Cheer
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But I know you will want to bring a little happiness into a little girl's life: Christmas Cheer
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