I had both the Nitto TG's and the Coopers, and I like the Coopers a little better. Quiter on road and stickier off road. I've had some unfortunately close side wall rubs on some very sharp rocks, and still no problems or punctures with the side walls on the Coopers. The Nittos come in 2 kinds. The heavy duty ones come with 10 ply side walls. I only had the regular ones. Hope that helps a little.