GEOFF HAYES – HOLDEN JACKAROO
Tyres: Cooper S/T

Geoff came from the USA to live in Alice Springs. He bought a rally-prepared Jackaroo previously driven by Australian icon, Peter Brock.

Geoff’s praise of Cooper Tires is immense. “I just couldn’t believe how robust and puncture-resistant they were,” he says.

He won his class in the Australian Safari and came in 10th outright.
 

PETER JERIE – MITSUBISHI PAJERO V6 SWB
Tyres: Cooper S/T

Peter’s ambition was to complete a marathon event like the Australian Safari. He’s run in both the 2003 and 2004 Safaris in his Pajeros, using Cooper S/T’s.

“I’m amazed at their grip and also with their longevity. We don’t give them any mercy – and they work well in all conditions.”

TERRY DENHAM – MITSUBISHI PAJERO EVO
Tyres: Cooper S/T – C

Terry’s a seasoned campaigner in the Australian Safari with his Mitsubishi Pajeros. In a family affair, Terry and his son Warren share the driving, with his other son Michael navigating.

Terry ran Cooper Tires in 2004 for the first time and was very impressed with the level of grip and their puncture resistance. “It’s hard to get such a robust tyre that performs under these competitive conditions.”
 

GRANT CAWTHORN – RODEO TURBO DIESEL UTE
Tyres: Cooper S/T

An Alice Springs resident, Grant has Cooper Tires on his Rodeo 4WD ute. Accompanied by his dog, Roadie, Grant clocks up a lot of outback mileage and he swears by his Coopers.

“They’re tough and they handle the huge loads I carry on the Rodeo. These are my second set, and they’re the best thing since sliced bread.”

Note: Grant’s Rodeo operates a refuel vehicle on the Australian Safari, meeting the event helicopter in remote locations.

Who else praises Cooper?
 

BRETT NITSCHKE
GRAZIER, WILCANNIA, NSW

Brett and his family are on outback grazing country between Wilcannia and Cobar. They choose Cooper Tires for fewer punctures and better grip in all conditions.

“The strength of the Coopers amazes us,” asserts Brett, “particularly in comparison to other brands.”