2013 Matched Set (Non-Stock Sized Rears or Fronts) Tires

[Bitsyncmaster]

The problem with tires, each owner only needs a set every 10 years or so. Also when they need a set it may be needed quickly so they run down to a local tire shop. In retrospect, I would have ordered a set of your tires since I found out you really should get the old ones removed and clean up the bead seating areas. Then find a place that mounts and balances tires with stick on weights (inside the rim).

[vps3922]

If you went to 185 in the front. Cooper Cobra Radial GT P185/60R14 82T with RWL

http://www.sears.com/cooper-cobra-ra...8&blockType=L8

Would match the 235 cooper cobras radial gt for the rear with RWL as well.

Is it possible to run 185 on the front? How does it look/handle?

I have Cooper Cobra G/T matching set on front and rear. I was lucky that my friend Dave G. still had 195 fronts with about 80% life in them hanging in his garage. But I always think ahead. There are a lot of unwanted and missing nails and screws on our roads. I hope that they release the hover grade soon ("Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.").

[pezzonovante88]

If we all hound cooper, bf Goodrich or Coker, you'd think they'd realize there was a market.

I've sent Coker several emails asking if they would consider reproducing our tires. You'd think a niche market tire company would at least respond, but no.

Tires are one of those issues we talk about more than any other. Our cars will always need tires and the more cars continue to come out of hibernation and barns, well, do the math.

I also emailed Cooper and Vredestein. No response from either.

[Rich]

If we all hound cooper, bf Goodrich or Coker, you'd think they'd realize there was a market.
I've sent Coker several emails asking if they would consider reproducing our tires. You'd think a niche market tire company would at least respond, but no.

I've done exactly the same thing. About once a year for the past 3-4 years Coker has gotten an email request from me on this subject.

It would be great if they'd at least talk about what it would take for this to happen but I've never gotten a reply from them.

[Rich_NYS]

The tire place near where I live has Cooper CS4 225/60R15 for ~$92ea (mounted.) He said they have CS3's in 195/60R14 for ~$80ea, and mentioned the tread pattern is nearly identical.

[NightFlyer]

The tire place near where I live has Cooper CS4 225/60R15 for ~$92ea (mounted.) He said they have CS3's in 195/60R14 for ~$80ea, and mentioned the tread pattern is nearly identical.

Sucks that Cooper discontinued the CS4 this year...

That setup should work just fine though.

[Rich_NYS]

Is 235 in the rear most commonly preferred?

[NightFlyer]

Is 235 in the rear most commonly preferred?

235 in the rear is the stock/OEM size. People also visually prefer it over a 225 because of it's meaty/fat/wide appearance.

[Mark D]

Or if you're building a Time Machine the correct rear size is 245/60R15

[Rich_NYS]

235 in the rear is the stock/OEM size. People also visually prefer it over a 225 because of it's meaty/fat/wide appearance.

Just checked a different setup today, prices include mount & balance: 235 Cooper Cobras in the rear for $130 ea, 195 CS3's or CS4's in the front for $90 or $95 ea (respectively.)

I've seen that combination mentioned a few times; do most guys seem satisfied with that? Should I go with CS3 or CS4 in the front?

Thanks!