About Cooper Tires
The Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (to give it it’s full name) is a global competitor in the replacement tire industry, and particularly well known for it’s truck tires such as the Cooper STT. It was founded in 1914 and is head-quartered in Findlay, Ohio and employs over 12,000 people worldwide. Cooper Tires trades under many different names including: Cooper, Mastercraft, Dean, Starfire, Dominator, Roadmaster, Avon Tyres, Mickey Thompson, Dick Cepek, Chenshan, Austone and Fortune.
Their tires are distributed through a mixture of independent dealers, regional retailers, wholesalers and national retailers. One of their most influential tires is the cooper STT which we discuss below.
Cooper STT Tires
As well as the Cooper STT it is also called the Cooper Discoverer STT and Cooper Discoverer Radial STT. This tire is Cooper’s premium high-void, off-road light truck traction tire designed for drivers who want the best performance in off-road traction without sacrificing on-road performance and comfort. It is offered in a large range of sizes.
Cooper STT Tire Specifications
Here are the main specifications of the tire along with it’s biggest selling points:
“Armor-Tek3″ Carcass Construction
The heavy duty carcass of the Discoverer STT is constructed of two radial polyester body plies and one angled polyester body ply to provide 3 full plies of protection for superior resistance to impact breaks and bruising.
Scalloped Shoulder Lugs
The shoulder tread lugs of the Discoverer STT are scalloped so that one section always has a clear shot at fresh ground for superb traction in soft surface applications and additional gripping power in off-road applications.
Resistant Tread Compound Rim Flange Protector
The Discoverer STT has a specially developed tread compound that helps resist the cutting, tearing and chunking commonly developed in extended off-road applications. Strategically placed in the lower side wall area, a raised rim protector helps protect the wheel and tire from hazards in off-road driving conditions while enhancing the Discoverer STT’s appearance.
Super Traction Tread
The new Discoverer STT’s computer designed, non-directional tread employs a combination of features including deep buttress lugs, notched and scalloped shoulder lugs, and a unique center traction zone to create a bold, aggressive tire for tough off-road applications.
Hopefully this information has inspired you to buy Cooper STT tires for your truck.