Finlayforprez
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Hi Hoyas06,
I understand what you mean completely! I fully expected the Coopers to be a bit louder on the highway and maybe deliver a more "choppy" ride. I drove the same route I always do this morning and it just felt as though the Coopers were quieter on the highway and handled a lot better than my stock Contis (4x4Contact). It is hard to explain the difference, but I could feel it in overall ride and drive (steering, grip, etc.).
My Contis had 11,000 miles on them, but were in "great condition" according to the Land Rover dealership and independent Land Rover garage that I use for everyone non-warranty. I had my tires rotated and an alignment done last month at the Land Rover dealership. Maybe they botched it up?
The Coopers were installed by the independent Land Rover garage that I use and they are EXCELLENT and know what they are doing - unlike some of the dealership. So, maybe it's just an artifact of them actually taking the time to install and balance them correctly?
I don't know why they "feel" a lot better. Maybe it's in my mind?
But, honestly, I can definitely feel a difference in the ride and drive!
I recently had a friend of mine baby sit my dog while I was away in Boston and he drove my LR4 for the week. I should let him drive without telling him anything about the tires and see if he notices a difference.
Either way, I love the new Coopers!
-David
I understand what you mean completely! I fully expected the Coopers to be a bit louder on the highway and maybe deliver a more "choppy" ride. I drove the same route I always do this morning and it just felt as though the Coopers were quieter on the highway and handled a lot better than my stock Contis (4x4Contact). It is hard to explain the difference, but I could feel it in overall ride and drive (steering, grip, etc.).
My Contis had 11,000 miles on them, but were in "great condition" according to the Land Rover dealership and independent Land Rover garage that I use for everyone non-warranty. I had my tires rotated and an alignment done last month at the Land Rover dealership. Maybe they botched it up?
The Coopers were installed by the independent Land Rover garage that I use and they are EXCELLENT and know what they are doing - unlike some of the dealership. So, maybe it's just an artifact of them actually taking the time to install and balance them correctly?
I don't know why they "feel" a lot better. Maybe it's in my mind?
But, honestly, I can definitely feel a difference in the ride and drive! I recently had a friend of mine baby sit my dog while I was away in Boston and he drove my LR4 for the week. I should let him drive without telling him anything about the tires and see if he notices a difference.
Either way, I love the new Coopers!
-David
