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jsrore
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Jun 22, 2013

KYB shocks and Cooper tires

Just upgraded to KYB Gas Adjust shocks.......WOW what a huge difference over the stock shocks...i should have done this a long time ago.
if anyone is thinking about this...DO IT....its well worth it
I don't have that"roller coaster" feeling anymore...its a joy to drive..
also started replacing my 12 year old goodyears after a blow out..
we only put on a average of 1500 - 2500 miles a year so i was not going to spend a ARM and a LEG on tires.
went with Cooper Discovery 235 85 16 tires found good reviews and a good price at Americas tire... have put 300 miles on them so far so good.
does any one have any pros or cons on the Coopers.

Thanks
  • I put Bills on my truck at 100,000 miles. Could not tell the difference. Either OEM is great or Bills are weak.

    Really liked the KYBs on the old Mustang. If I buy again it will be Monomax.
  • My experience with KYB shocks is that they work excellent (maybe a little on the stiff side, but I like that) but not for very long. They wear out quickly. In your case with few miles on it each year it may be the right choice, but I'd rather spend the money on Bilsteins or equivalent and not have to do it again.

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