For those considering 255/85/16s...ST/MAXX is coming soon

[Ranchero]

For those considering 255/85/16s... I just got this email from Cooper Tire in my response to questions about ST/MAXX availability in 285/75/16 and 255/85/16 sizes:

"We currently have about 3700 tires on back order, and are producing over 1000 tires per week. So it looks like about four to five weeks out for stock, if the dealer ordered them now. The LT255/85R16 size (in ST/MAXX) will be available in the November to December 2013 time frame. Thanks, Les"

 

[greengreer]

Great news! I am in desperate need of new tires and thought i was gonna have to go w 285's. Thanks for the update

 

[psykokid]

Very nice, good to see tire mfg's making more tires in that size. It's no good when I can count the number of tires available in that size on one hand..

 

[Darwin]

Heard they were also coming out with a 255/85/17. Not sure how true that rumor is.

 

[1stDeuce]

Heard they were also coming out with a 255/85/17. Not sure how true that rumor is.

Pretty sure I spread that rumor after talking to them last year at the SEMA show. Per that conversation, we should have been able to buy 255's about 9 months ago... I think the selling of Cooper to an overseas company got in the way. If they do come out with the sizes we're looking for, we can all switch to complaining about how expensive the Maxx's are compared to the AT3.

 

[Scott Brady]

What a perfect tread pattern for most of what we do. Not too street biased and not too "muddy"

 

[98GP]

good news... I hope it can support an Excursion. I need to replace my e-rated tires and have been eyeing the ST Maxx.

 

[Zeep]

That is an excellent tire, so I here. Available in a D rating correct?

 

[Ryanmb21]

Heard they were also coming out with a 255/85/17. Not sure how true that rumor is.

That would be a nice option.

 

[Dazrin]

That is an excellent tire, so I here. Available in a D rating correct?

I doubt it, everything else of comparable size is E rated.

 

[jeepj667]

I doubt it, everything else of comparable size is E rated.

255/85R16 Cooper ST's aren't E rated.

 

[F350]

I like that tread but if they aren't e rated they won't work for me.

 

[telemike]

ALL current ST/maxx tire sizes are "E" rated.

 

[bfdiesel]

255/85R16 Cooper ST's aren't E rated.

the st is not but it is not a st maxx either

 

[Dazrin]

255/85R16 Cooper ST's aren't E rated.

I was just referring to the ST/MAXX since it is one of the tires I am considering. I haven't really looked at the ST.