On-Road All Terrain Tires

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT Review

Updated: January 10, 2024 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT stands out in the AT3 series as the largest and most aggressive option. In contrast to its sibling, the AT3 4S, it’s exclusively available in LT sizes. Now, it may not top the charts as the best off-road tire, but from my perspective, it excels for those who primarily drive on highways with occasional mild off-road adventures. It strikes a balance, offering reliable performance where it matters most for everyday drivers

	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Best for	Mostly highway and city driving, Towing
Pros	Handling capability, Slippery conditions traction Low noise,
Cons	Loose ground performance, Open to bead cracking
Vehicle	Light trucks, Full-size SUVs, Jeeps
Available Sizes	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 20”
Made In	United States
Warranty	60,000 miles
3PMSF	No

Drawing on my experience as a former Bridgestone engineer, I see the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT as a tire that excels in wet, dry, and mild winter conditions. Its performance in these areas is truly commendable. However, its self-cleaning capabilities fall short, leading to challenges in mud, sand, and deep snow. Despite these limitations, the AT3 XLT impresses with its quietness and comfort, which is quite remarkable for a tire with such a rugged design.

On-Road Performance

The Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT excels in on-road performance, striking a notable balance in various aspects.

Handling: With its robust sidewalls and a strong inner structure, this tire delivers outstanding responsiveness and cornering stability. Its highway-terrain-like tread, enhanced by Cooper’s Even Arc Technology, plays a key role here.

Wet Performance: The five-rib pattern excels in water evacuation, effectively preventing hydroplaning. Additionally, the multi-zigzag sipes in the tread blocks offer commendable wet traction and a reliable stopping distance.

Noise Level: Remarkably, the AT3 XLT is as quiet as a church mouse. This is due to its highway-inspired tread pattern and Whisper Groove Technology, which disrupts air noise within the tread. You’ll notice this in the shoulder slots.

Ride Comfort: The tire’s slightly narrower tread width not only optimizes the contact patch but also contributes to a more comfortable ride. Compared to more aggressively designed all-terrain tires like the BF Goodrich KO2 or Toyo Open Country AT3, its design is less rugged, enhancing comfort.

Appearance: Don’t be misled by its narrower profile; the AT3 XLT doesn’t look naive. In my view, its beefy and aggressive sidewalls give it a rugged appearance, rivaling even the most robust all-terrain tires.

Winter Performance

Despite lacking the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol that the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S boasts, the AT3 XLT still delivers respectable ice and snow performance.

Mild Winter Conditions: The tire’s independent blocks and zigzag sipes are quite effective in mild winter conditions. What’s more, the aggressive shoulder blocks excel at ‘chewing’ through snow. The beefy upper sidewall also contributes significantly here, making the tire adept at handling light snow, deep snow, and slush.

Ice Performance: On ice, though, the AT3 XLT doesn’t quite hit the top marks. Its narrower tread pattern is a factor here. Lowering the air pressure in the tires might improve performance slightly, but overall, I’d rate it as decent, not outstanding, on icy surfaces.

Durability

When I first delved into researching the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, I stumbled upon a few mentions of cracking issues, which initially raised concerns about its durability.

Stone Ejection: One thing I can assert is that this tire does pick up small stones. It appears that Cooper’s Safe Guard Technology isn’t as effective with this model, possibly leading to cracks in the tread over time.

Sidewall Durability: However, the sidewalls are impressively beefy and show excellent resilience against external factors. This robust design significantly enhances the tire’s overall durability.

Heat Management: A point of consideration is the heat generation, particularly because the thickest part of the tire is the shoulder or sidewall. Excessive heat, often a byproduct of heavy or loaded usage, can be detrimental over time, especially after a year.

In conclusion, the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT is a highly durable tire. But when it comes to prolonged air-down usage, I’m somewhat reserved in endorsing it as the best option.

Tread Wear

The Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT exhibits excellent wear characteristics, much as you’d expect from a tire with a highway-like and slightly narrower pattern.

Pattern Optimization: This type of pattern is inherently easier to optimize for even wear. The absence of a 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) rating implies a harder compound, which generally aids in uniform wear.

Tread Depth and Heat: However, the tire boasts a deep tread, varying from 16/32” to 17/32” depending on the size. The combination of small lugs, deep tread, and siped pattern can generate more motion and consequently, heat. From my experience, this means it tends to wear slightly quicker with air-down usage.

Durability in Gravel: While the lugs hold up well in gravel conditions, the bottom of the tread may suffer due to stone retention.

In summary, the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT wears quite well, aligning with its 60,000-mile tread wear warranty. It’s a testament to its well-engineered design and durability, even if there are some nuances to consider in specific conditions.

Off-Road Performance

While the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT is primarily an on-road all-terrain tire, it boasts a considerable void area, enhancing its off-road capabilities.

Gravel and Dirt Performance: In my experience, the AT3 XLT handles gravel and dirt with remarkable ease. However, on gravel, a bit of caution is advised, especially when turning, to maintain control.

Sand and Mud Challenges: As for sand or mud, the tire’s performance isn’t quite as impressive. This is mainly due to its limited evacuation capability. It’s serviceable for short trips on such terrains, but I wouldn’t recommend it for extreme off-road events like the Baja Race.

Price

In the tire market, prices fluctuate frequently, so I find it more practical not to focus on specific costs. Instead, I’ve thoroughly analyzed the top 10 most popular tire brands and their dealers, focusing on value and reliability.

DiscountTire:

The largest dealer in the US, established in 1960.
Operates over 1000 stores across 35 states – there’s likely one near you.
Offers free rotation and balancing.
5% discount for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchases.
High ratings: the top online tire dealer on Consumer Affairs.
Stocks almost all brands, with delivery typically within 2-4 days – 30% faster than average when booked online.
Regular discounts and promotions.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/cooper-discoverer-at3-xlt

TireRack:

Offers fast and free shipping, usually within a day.
A joint venture with DiscountTire, providing access to their installers and dealers.
Numerous installer options, including mobile installers in many areas – get your tires replaced while at work.
Detailed tire test results and comparisons on most product pages.
Impressive 4.6/5 rating on Google.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/cooper-discoverer-at3-xlt

SimpleTire:

Complimentary shipping, with a 2-day delivery time.
Verified shops nearby for mounting and balancing.
Mobile installation service available.
Serving over 7 million customers since 2021.
Excellent Google rating of 4.7/5.
Exceptional customer service, including a price match option.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT: https://simpletire.com/brands/cooper-tires/discoverer-at3-xlt

In selecting dealers, I prioritize reliability. Each dealer on this list boasts 15-20 years of experience in online tire sales, ensuring a smooth and efficient tire purchasing experience.

Conclusion

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT strikes a fantastic balance, offering a quiet and comfortable ride along with respectable performance in wet conditions and light snow. For those who primarily use highways, I highly recommend this tire.

I hope you found this article insightful. If you have any further questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below. Safe travels, folks!

Yokohama Geolander AT G015 Review

Updated: January 10, 2024 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Yokohama Geolander AT is a highway-oriented all-terrain tire. Unlike some other tire brands, Yokohama doesn’t offer a 50% on-road and 50% off-road tire like the Toyo Open Country AT3 or Falken Wildpeak AT3W in their lineup. However, this tire is also available in LT (Light Truck) specifications, giving it a slightly more aggressive appearance compared to its direct competitors such as the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S or BF Goodrich Trail Terrain TA. It’s worth noting that this tire has two different tread designs, one for LT sizes and another for P-metric sizes. This distinction can impact its performance characteristics.

	Yokohama Geolander AT G015
Best for	Mostly highway and city driving, Predictable handling
Pros	Handling capability, Dirt performance, Sidewall durability
Cons	Loose ground performance, MPG increase
Vehicle	Light trucks, SUV
Available Sizes	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 22”
Made In	Thailand, Phillippines
Warranty	60,000 miles for p-metric, 50,000 miles for LT sizes
Test Report	TireRack Test Report
3PMSF	Yes

From my perspective as a former Bridgestone engineer, I see the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 as an excellent tire for highway and city driving. It provides great traction on wet, dry, and snowy conditions, and its handling capability is impressive. While it isn’t the best tire for off-road usage, it works great on dirt. However, on gravel, it wears quickly, and if you’re going to buy this tire, you should be prepared for a bit of a drop in MPG.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the ideal all-terrain tire among the plethora of options available can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, my team and I have taken on this challenge head-on. Besides our hands-on experiences with these tires, we also analyze thousands of customer reviews and test reports.

We also analyzed ‘What customer complains more about all-terrain tires?’. Even though some of these complains are coming from the nature of all-terrain tires, there is still way to prevent yourself from these issues. Below, you can see articles about, hydroplaning, tire noise

How to reduce tire noise?
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Tire Vibration
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-vibration
Tire Air Pressure – How to Decide?
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-air-pressure-info

Please note that: Light-Duty is 1500 series, Medium-Duty is 2500 series and Heavy-Duty is 3500 series. If you do towing or hauling, I recommend considering at least Medium-Duty tires.

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All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Category	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Fuel Economy	Riding Comfort	Responsiveness	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter	Mild Off-Road	Severe Off-Road	Best Fit by Pickup Truck Classification	Warranty (SL or XL)	Warranty (LT)	Product Page
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Poor	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATX	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	General Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	Firestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Average	Heavy-Duty	N/A	60,000 Miles	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT Trail	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Falken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	N/A	Firestone Destination AT2
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000	N/A	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	45,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Falken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT Tire	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000	50,000	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Nitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	General Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	70,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Vredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon Grappler	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Nitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Fairy Well	Heavy-Duty	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Average	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Kenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/T	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor	Decent	Poor	Heavy-Duty	70,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Continental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Patriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Kenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Poor	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes (315 or narrower width)	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

For those who prefer a more textual representation and dislike sifting through tables of data:

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City and Highway Driving

Having experience with p-metric tires, we found that our city and highway driving experiences were highly satisfying. To provide a better understanding, let’s break down our experiences for wet, dry, and snowy conditions separately.

Dry Performance

Switching from regular all-season tires to the Yokohama Geolander AT, as expected, resulted in slightly inferior dry performance compared to all-season tires. To clarify, when I mention “dry performance,” I’m referring to the handling capability.

However, it’s important to note that the Yokohama Geolander AT is a relatively mild all-terrain tire. In comparison to our experiences with the Toyo AT3 or Falken Wildpeak AT3W, the Geolander AT felt more responsive. What pleasantly surprised me the most was its cornering stability. Even at high speeds, the tire maintained its shape exceptionally well. This can be attributed to its strong sidewalls and wider shoulder blocks.

For the LT (Light Truck) specification, Yokohama seems to employ a 5-rib design with narrower shoulder lugs. This design choice results in wider center and outer ribs, which contribute positively to the tire’s stability. Based on this observation, I expect similar performance characteristics from the LT sizes of the Geolander AT as well.

Wet Performance

Thanks to its ability to put a substantial amount of rubber on the ground, the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 delivers highly satisfying wet performance.

This isn’t solely due to improved wet traction but also enhanced hydroplaning resistance. Upon close examination of the tire’s tread, one can easily spot the full-depth and 3D siping. This design choice not only increases traction by providing numerous biting edges but also greatly improves hydroplaning resistance. The angled notches on the outer ribs effectively direct water to the shoulder slots, contributing to its impressive hydroplaning resistance.

Overall, the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 excels in wet performance for highway and city driving.

I’d like to add some thoughts regarding the LT (Light Truck) metric sizes:

LT sizes of this tire feature a tread that is 4/32” or 5/32” deeper, greatly enhancing hydroplaning resistance. Additionally, they boast a higher siped density, which leads to similar wet traction capabilities as their non-LT counterparts.

Snow Performance

The Yokohama Geolander AT G015, despite being a mild all-terrain tire, boasts a noticeably aggressive tread pattern compared to standard all-season tires.

Let’s dive into its performance in snow conditions. This tire excels in light snow thanks to its sectional outer ribs and siped pattern. The sectional outer ribs effectively prevent the tread from packing with snow, ensuring consistent traction. Additionally, the shoulder block notches create extra biting edges, contributing to excellent light snow traction.

However, it’s important to note that this tire is primarily designed for on-road use, which results in a shallower tread depth and less void area compared to more aggressive all-terrain tires. While it may not be the best choice for deep snow or slush, it can still provide traction in unexpected snowfall.

A noteworthy point is that the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 carries the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol, indicating that its compound retains flexibility even in temperatures below 45°F, enhancing its winter performance and cold-weather capabilities.

Road Noise

The Yokohama Geolander AT G015 features a relatively low tread depth for its p-metric sizes, which is advantageous for reducing road noise. However, contrary to some other tests, I found that this tire may not be as quiet as some of its direct competitors, such as the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S or Firestone Destination AT2.

The tire incorporates deep notches that effectively disrupt the airflow within the tread, which is generally a noise-reducing feature. However, the shoulder blocks on the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 are quite aggressive compared to its competitors, and a significant portion of the tire noise seems to be generated by these sections.

It’s worth noting that despite the aggressive appearance of the shoulder blocks, they are not perfectly square. This design choice results in a narrower tread width on the road at certain tire pressures, contributing to a decent noise level for a tire with such an aggressive tread pattern.

Overall, the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 may not be the quietest highway-oriented all-terrain tire, yet it’s a decent contender in terms of noise performance.

Riding Comfort

In my opinion, the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 benefits from its wider shoulder blocks and variable pitch design, which contribute to its overall performance. The tire sidewalls are notably stiff, enhancing stability and control. Additionally, the variable pitch design ensures that there is always a sufficient amount of rubber in contact with the road surface, resulting in a decent level of riding comfort.

The tire’s inner structure includes an extra nylon layer, which enhances its uniformity. This feature plays a role in providing a smoother and more comfortable ride experience for drivers.

Treadwear

In terms of uneven wear, the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 performs admirably, largely due to its symmetrical pattern. However, its blocky tread design, while beneficial for traction, can have a negative impact on longevity.

Yokohama offers a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty for LT sizes and a 60,000-mile warranty for p-metric sizes, which is slightly lower than the industry average. This could be attributed, in part, to the tire’s higher rolling resistance.

Overall, the Yokohama Geolander AT wears well, but it may not last as long as tires like the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S or Falken Wildpeak AT Trail.

Fuel Efficiency

Based on information from AutoBild and various customer reviews I found online, the Yokohama Geolander AT G015 appears to have a higher rolling resistance, which is somewhat expected due to its notched tread design. While it carries a UTQG rating of 600 A B, similar to its competitors, and has a comparable weight, there are indications that the tire may wear out relatively quickly. Typically, quicker tire wear can contribute to higher rolling resistance.

If fuel efficiency is a top priority for you, I would suggest considering alternative tire options that may offer better fuel economy performance.

Off-Road Performance

I would advise against choosing the Yokohama Geolander AT if off-road performance is a top priority for you.

This tire excels on dirt surfaces thanks to its siped and cavitated pattern. However, when it comes to gravel, it appears a bit mild to me in terms of providing a robust gravel performance. It can handle some gravel, but if you spend a significant amount of time on gravel roads, this tire may wear out quickly.

For those seeking a more detailed off-road review, I recommend checking out this article: Expeditionportal Off-Road Review.

Conclusion

The Yokohama Geolander AT G015 is an excellent tire choice if your main focus is on-road performance and comfort. However, it may not perform as well in more severe off-road conditions.

I hope you found this article helpful and informative. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, please feel free to leave them in the comments below. Have a safe and enjoyable ride!

Rocky Mountain All Terrain Tires Review

Updated: January 10, 2024 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire, produced by Discount Tire, is gaining popularity thanks to its affordability and versatile performance. This tire features a 3PMSF compound, which means it’s designed to handle winter conditions effectively. However, its on-road manners take precedence, thanks to its highway-like tread pattern. While this pattern provides excellent performance on paved roads, it does come at a slight cost in terms of off-road capability.

As a former Bridgestone engineer, I’ll now evaluate the Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire based on various factors, helping you understand its strengths and weaknesses. Let’s dive into the details.

Overview

Rocky Mountain All Terrain is an excellent choice if you’re in search of a budget-friendly all-terrain tire. While it may not excel in extreme off-road conditions, it strikes a good balance between on-road and light off-road performance. It’s particularly well-suited for SUVs or 1/2-ton trucks. However, if you have a heavier vehicle, you might encounter a shorter lifespan with this tire.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

How to reduce tire noise?
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Tire Vibration
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-vibration
Tire Air Pressure – How to Decide?
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-air-pressure-info

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Category	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Fuel Economy	Riding Comfort	Responsiveness	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter	Mild Off-Road	Severe Off-Road	Best Fit by Pickup Truck Classification	Warranty (SL or XL)	Warranty (LT)	Product Page
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Poor	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATX	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	General Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	Firestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Average	Heavy-Duty	N/A	60,000 Miles	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT Trail	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Falken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	N/A	Firestone Destination AT2
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000	N/A	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	45,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Falken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT Tire	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000	50,000	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Nitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	General Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	70,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Vredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon Grappler	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Nitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Fairy Well	Heavy-Duty	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Average	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Kenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/T	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor	Decent	Poor	Heavy-Duty	70,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Continental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Patriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Kenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Poor	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes (315 or narrower width)	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

For those who prefer a more textual representation and dislike sifting through tables of data:

A couple of popular size analyses:

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On-Road Manners

Rock Mountain All Terrain tire is a great choice for on-road use. Below, I’ll provide a detailed explanation of what you can expect from it.

Dry Traction

The dry traction of a tire is largely determined by the amount of tire compound in contact with the road. In the case of the Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire, its compact tread pattern allows it to have a substantial amount of rubber on the road. Additionally, the tire features a soft compound, which further enhances its traction in any condition.

Wet Traction

Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire offers a respectable level of wet traction, and this can be attributed to two key factors.

Firstly, the tire features well-siped lugs, reminiscent of the legendary Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. These sipes contribute to improved grip on wet surfaces.

Secondly, the tire’s compound plays a significant role. In terms of compound stiffness, the Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire stands out with one of the softest compounds on the market. While its competitors in the SL load range typically have UTQG ratings of around 600, this tire boasts a lower UTQG rating of 520. This lower rating indicates a softer compound, which performs exceptionally well in wet conditions.

Handling

When it comes to handling, two key metrics come into play: steering response and cornering stability.

The Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire excels in both these aspects. Its continuous and reinforced center rib enhances its responsiveness, making steering feel more immediate and precise. Additionally, the tire’s rounded shoulders, although not overly aggressive in appearance, play a crucial role in reducing its tread width. This reduction further contributes to improved responsiveness.

In terms of cornering stability, the tire’s narrow and compact tread pattern is a significant asset. Combined with solid sidewalls (although not as robust as some competitors like the BF Goodrich KO2 or Nitto Ridge Grappler), the tire manages to distribute the load effectively and maintain stability during cornering.

Furthermore, the Rocky Mountain All Terrain features four circumferential grooves and full-depth siping. These design elements enhance its water evacuation capabilities, resulting in impressive resistance to hydroplaning. Consequently, drivers can feel confident in the tire’s wet handling performance.

In summary, the Rocky Mountain All Terrain offers commendable handling capabilities, delivering both responsiveness and stability.

Comfort

The Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire boasts a compact and highway-like tread pattern with a 3-3 center rib design. This design choice makes it relatively straightforward to optimize for a consistent contact patch.

Thanks to its well-maintained contact with the road surface during rolling, this tire delivers a smooth and comfortable riding experience.

Road Noise

The Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire’s reduced void area plays a pivotal role in noise reduction. Additionally, upon closer inspection of the shoulder section, you’ll notice that the lugs are uniform, resulting in reduced traction on loose terrain but enhanced noise reduction.

Furthermore, this tire has a slightly lower tread depth compared to its competitors. This characteristic enables it to break the airflow within the tread more easily than its counterparts. In summary, the Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire is known for its quiet and noise-free performance.

Off Road Prowess

When it comes to off-road performance, the Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire may not be the absolute best choice, but it still holds its own in certain conditions. This tire performs well in light off-road conditions where an emphasis on evacuation capability is needed. However, for more demanding off-road activities like rock crawling or dune driving, it’s advisable to look for alternative tire options.

In summary, the Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire is not solely an off-road tire but strikes a balance between light off-road capability and respectable on-road performance.

Winter Performance

The Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire excels in bare pavement and on-road snow conditions, thanks to its 3PMSF designation and well-siped compound.

However, it faces challenges in deep snow conditions. While its full-depth sipes assist in gripping and chewing through snow, the tire struggles to efficiently evacuate snow, affecting its performance in slush and deep snow.

On icy surfaces, the tire’s sipes and soft compound provide good traction, but it’s not the ideal choice for a tire that needs to excel in all four seasons, especially on ice.

Deep Dive into the Tread

The Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire features a variable pitch design that enhances handling on uneven terrains. Although its well-siped pattern provides good wet and on-road snow traction, it can lead to increased rolling resistance.

Additionally, some of its lugs have a step-down feature, which benefits loaded applications. Despite the soft compound, this design element helps reduce tire squirming, contributing to better stability and performance under load.

Compound Composition

The Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire is rated 520 A B UTQG on P-metric sizes, indicating an A rating for wet traction and a B rating for temperature.

This rating suggests that the tire may wear more quickly on rocky terrains, resulting in lower cut and chipping resistance.

Overall, the tire’s compound strikes a good balance between off-road and on-road performance, with better performance observed on highway conditions.

Treadwear Life

From my perspective, the primary drawback of the Rocky Mountain All Terrain tire is its lower tread depth, which, while beneficial for handling, results in a shorter lifespan compared to premium brand all-terrain tires.

Additionally, the highly siped compound can lead to higher rolling resistance on loaded applications, potentially affecting towing capability.

Warranty Coverage

Rocky Mountain offers a 50,000-mile warranty for P-metric sizes of this tire, while LT sizes come with a 45,000-mile warranty.

Price Point

In terms of price point, this tire is unbeatable. While a set of four tires from most of its competitors costs almost $1000, Rocky Mountain All Terrain comes in at around $600, making it a cost-effective choice.

Conclusion

If you’re searching for an affordable tire, I highly recommend giving Rocky Mountain All Terrain a try. While it may not be the absolute best all-terrain tire on the market, it offers excellent value for its price point.

I hope the article was helpful. Have a safe ride folks!

Michelin LTX AT2 Review

Updated: January 10, 2024 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

As a former Bridgestone field inspector, I’ve seen my fair share of all-terrain tires promising both off-road prowess and highway comfort. Yet, the Michelin LTX AT2 consistently stood out. But does it truly bridge the gap between road and rugged, or is it all smoke and tread? Let’s test-drive its performance across key metrics.

Michelin LTX AT2 shines on dry pavement with agile handling and impressive grip, while holding its own in wet conditions with its wide grooves efficiently channeling water. Don’t underestimate Michelin LTX AT2‘s winter capabilities either, as it provides surprising traction on snowy roads. Mileage is exceptional thanks to the deep tread, and you won’t sacrifice fuel efficiency with its optimized design. Off-road, the aggressive tread eats up dirt trails and campsites with ease, although it’s best to leave extreme adventures for others. While a slight hum accompanies the aggressive tread, the ride remains surprisingly comfortable, absorbing bumps and imperfections with ease.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

How to reduce tire noise?
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Tire Vibration
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-vibration
Tire Air Pressure – How to Decide?
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-air-pressure-info

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Category	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Fuel Economy	Riding Comfort	Responsiveness	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter	Mild Off-Road	Severe Off-Road	Best Fit by Pickup Truck Classification	Warranty (SL or XL)	Warranty (LT)	Product Page
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Poor	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATX	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	General Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	Firestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Average	Heavy-Duty	N/A	60,000 Miles	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT Trail	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Falken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	N/A	Firestone Destination AT2
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000	N/A	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	45,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Falken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT Tire	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000	50,000	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Nitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	General Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	70,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Vredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon Grappler	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Nitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Fairy Well	Heavy-Duty	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Average	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Kenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/T	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor	Decent	Poor	Heavy-Duty	70,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Continental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Patriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Kenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Poor	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes (315 or narrower width)	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

For those who prefer a more textual representation and dislike sifting through tables of data:

A couple of popular size analyses:

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Tread Design

The LTX AT2’s imposing tread is more than just an aesthetic statement. Deep, aggressive blocks and wide grooves provide exceptional bite on loose surfaces like sand, gravel, and mud. This design excels in off-road scenarios, but its well-balanced layout doesn’t sacrifice on-road performance. Angled sipes further enhance wet traction by efficiently channeling water away from the contact patch, while the overall design optimizes wear for increased longevity.

Tread & Durability

True to Michelin’s reputation, the LTX AT2 lives up to expectations when it comes to durability. Its sturdy build and deep tread design ensure a longer lifespan, providing drivers with more miles before needing to replace their tires. This durability makes it a cost-effective choice for those who enjoy off-road adventures or require a reliable tire for demanding driving conditions.

Sizes

The LTX AT2 offers a broad range of sizes to accommodate various vehicles, including pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. This extensive size selection ensures that drivers can find the perfect fit for their specific vehicle, regardless of its type. The versatility of this tire makes it a suitable choice for a wide range of driving styles and vehicle types, catering to the diverse needs of drivers.

On-Road Performance

Dry Performance

The LTX AT2 is not only capable off-road but also impresses with its agile handling and remarkable grip on dry asphalt. It exhibits confident cornering abilities with minimal body roll, even at higher speeds. This well-balanced design ensures a composed and predictable driving experience, making it a versatile tire that excels both on and off the road.

Wet Performance

When it comes to wet performance, the LTX AT2 holds its own. Its wide grooves effectively channel water, ensuring a secure grip during heavy rain. While it may not outperform dedicated wet-weather tires, it instills confidence in most rainy conditions, providing drivers with a surefooted experience.

Riding Comfort & Mileage

Despite its aggressive tread, the LTX AT2 delivers a surprisingly comfortable ride. The sidewalls flex effectively to absorb bumps and road imperfections, making for a smooth and cushioned experience. And thanks to its long-lasting tread, you can expect several thousand miles before replacement, even with a mix of on- and off-road driving.

Snow Performance

Despite its all-terrain label, the LTX AT2 performs admirably in winter conditions. Its aggressive tread design effectively channels snow and slush, delivering surprisingly strong traction on snowy roads. While it’s not a dedicated snow tire, it offers peace of mind during frosty commutes and light winter adventures.

Fuel Efficiency

Despite its emphasis on performance and durability, the LTX AT2 manages to excel in the fuel efficiency department. Its thoughtfully designed tread pattern and advanced construction materials work together to reduce rolling resistance, allowing you to maximize your miles per gallon. This makes it an appealing option for drivers who value both capability and fuel economy.

Road Noise

The LTX AT2’s aggressive tread pattern does come with a minor trade-off in the form of road noise. When driving at higher speeds, you may notice some tire hum, but it’s not loud enough to disrupt conversations or music. In the grand scheme of things, the noise level remains manageable, especially when you consider the tire’s impressive on- and off-road performance.

Off-Road Prowess

The LTX AT2 truly shines when you leave the pavement behind. Its aggressive tread pattern provides excellent traction on loose terrain, allowing you to tackle dirt trails, campsites, and light off-road excursions with confidence. While it’s not designed for extreme rock crawling or challenging off-road conditions, it handles moderate off-road adventures exceptionally well. This versatility makes it a reliable companion for those who enjoy exploring off the beaten path.

Conclusion

The Michelin LTX AT2 truly excels in both on-road and off-road environments. It offers remarkable off-road traction, unexpected on-road handling prowess, and respectable winter performance, all while maintaining a comfortable and surprisingly fuel-efficient profile. While it may not be the absolute quietest or the most aggressive off-roader on the market, its overall balance and the legendary Michelin quality make it an enticing choice. Whether you’re a seasoned off-road enthusiast or someone who enjoys occasional adventures, the LTX AT2 is a tire that demands serious consideration. It’s more than just an all-terrain tire; it’s an open invitation to bridge the gap between the paved roads and the wilderness, providing both comfort and capability for your journeys.

BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A Review

Updated: January 8, 2024 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A is a unique addition to BF Goodrich’s tire lineup, primarily catering to the p-metric tire category. This on-road all-terrain tire is specifically designed for CUVs, SUVs, and light-duty pickup trucks, particularly the 1/2-ton variants. In this article, I will provide a technical evaluation of the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A and shed light on what you can anticipate from this tire. Let’s delve into the details!

	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain TA
Best for	Daily driver who don’t see wet often, %70 on, %20 off, %10 winter driving
Pros	Long-lasting rubber, Handling capability, Rock performance, Sidewall durability
Cons	Wet traction, Loose ground performance, MPG increase
Vehicle	CUV, SUV, 1/2 ton trucks
Available Sizes	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 20”, 22” (Check if it fits your vehicle)
Made In	USA
Warranty	60,000 miles, 60-days trial

In my assessment, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A presents a compelling package. It provides long-lasting rubber and maintains a commendable balance between comfort, handling, and road noise. While it might lag slightly in wet and mud performance compared to some competitors, it excels in off-road capabilities within its segment. I recommend BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A for individuals seeking improved on-road manners without compromising the durability expected from an all-terrain tire, similar to the BF Goodrich KO2.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

How to reduce tire noise?
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Tire Vibration
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-vibration
Tire Air Pressure – How to Decide?
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-air-pressure-info

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Category	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Fuel Economy	Riding Comfort	Responsiveness	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter	Mild Off-Road	Severe Off-Road	Best Fit by Pickup Truck Classification	Warranty (SL or XL)	Warranty (LT)	Product Page
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Poor	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATX	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	General Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	Firestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Average	Heavy-Duty	N/A	60,000 Miles	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT Trail	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Falken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	N/A	Firestone Destination AT2
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000	N/A	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	45,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Falken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT Tire	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000	50,000	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Nitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	General Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	70,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Vredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon Grappler	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Nitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Fairy Well	Heavy-Duty	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Average	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Kenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/T	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor	Decent	Poor	Heavy-Duty	70,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Continental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Patriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Kenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Poor	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes (315 or narrower width)	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

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Technical Features

Tire construction involves the intricate optimization of tread design, internal structure, and compound composition. To gain a comprehensive understanding of a tire’s performance, several key metrics should be considered. Let’s delve into these metrics for a closer look at the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A:

Tread Depth

The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A boasts a consistent tread depth of 12.5/32 inches across all sizes.

Sidewall

While the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A offers both black and white lettering options, it’s important to note that it lacks the 3-ply sidewalls commonly found in more rugged tires. This characteristic is due to its availability exclusively in p-metric sizes.

Weight

The weight of the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A varies depending on the tire size, ranging from 29 lbs to 45 lbs. Among its on-road all-terrain counterparts, this tire stands out as one of the heaviest, surpassing options like the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail and Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S.

UTQG Rating

The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A boasts a UTQG rating of 660 A A across all available sizes.

Tread Design

Featuring a symmetrical tread design, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A prioritizes on-road performance, making it well-suited for everyday driving.

BF Goodrich also realeas the production process of BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A : https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/auto/garage/tires/creating-the-bfgoodrich-trail-terrain

Road Noise

Road noise in tires is primarily generated by the air trapped within the tread pattern and the presence of aggressive, caviated (hollowed or indented) shoulder blocks. Interestingly, on-road all-terrain tires tend to favor a variable pitch design over interlocked lugs to help mitigate this noise issue.

In the case of the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, its center section features a 3-3 pitch design, which contributes to a quieter on-road experience. However, it’s essential to note that compared to other on-road all-terrain tires, this tire’s center lugs are relatively more aggressive and possess a slightly larger void area, enhancing its traction on loose ground.

Additionally, the shoulder design of the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A may appear quite aggressive at first glance. Still, upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that it lacks open shoulder blocks, a feature that aids in reducing road noise.

In summary, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A offers road noise performance similar to that of other on-road all-terrain tires. However, if you’re transitioning from all-season tires, you may experience a slight increase in road noise due to the tire’s inherent off-road capabilities.

Ride Comfort

Ride comfort in tires is primarily influenced by factors such as the tire’s internal structure and tread pattern. Responsiveness, on the other hand, is closely related to the design of the tire’s center section, with a continuous rib design being particularly effective in this regard.

Responsiveness

When considering the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, its variable pitch design is a significant advantage, even though its tread is wider compared to competitors. However, the tire’s compound is quite stiff, preventing it from squirming like some other options. As a result, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A offers reliable responsiveness, making it a suitable choice for more aggressive drivers who want to enhance their vehicle’s aesthetics. It’s worth noting that this tire is available in high-speed ratings, further catering to the needs of spirited drivers.

Wandering/Vibration

Wandering and vibration issues in tires are closely tied to uniformity. To address these concerns, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A features a two-ply polyester casing that is reinforced with an additional ply. However, it’s essential to recognize that these tires primarily focus on on-road driving, which means their sidewalls are relatively softer. Consequently, they may experience some wandering when used in loaded applications.

In summary, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A offers a comfortable ride, particularly for drivers who don’t frequently carry heavy loads. Its responsiveness is commendable, making it a suitable choice for those looking to enhance their vehicle’s performance.

Wet Traction

Wet traction can be a complex aspect to evaluate in on-road all-terrain tires due to the critical factor of hydroplaning resistance.

Hydroplaning resistance is essentially a tire’s ability to evacuate water efficiently. When a tire fails to do so and traps water within its treads, it loses contact with the road surface, resulting in a loss of vehicle control—a sensation we’re all familiar with, often described as a floating feeling.

On-road all-terrain tires, particularly in wider sizes, tend to face challenges in providing a satisfactory level of hydroplaning resistance. These tires often lack sufficient void area to effectively combat hydroplaning.

In the case of the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, it lacks open shoulder blocks to facilitate water evacuation. However, it compensates for this limitation with a circumferential groove design that features angled grooves on the shoulder sides, aiding in water redirection.

Tire traction on wet surfaces can be maintained if hydroplaning is effectively prevented. BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A utilizes a stiff compound with siping. While it may achieve an A rating in wet traction on UTQG rating tests, it’s essential to note that these tests do not encompass hydroplaning resistance.

Overall, the wet performance of the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A remains somewhat uncertain. It’s advisable to consider this tire only if you have a more conservative driving style, and it’s crucial to pay attention to its speed ratings.

Snow and Ice

In comparison to all-season tires, all-terrain tires typically offer superior snow performance due to their abundance of biting edges.

The 3PMSF marking serves as a guarantee of medium-packed snow performance. However, it’s important to understand that this test primarily evaluates acceleration and is related to the tire’s compound rather than its traction. Essentially, it indicates that the tire’s compound remains consistent at temperatures as low as 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Unlike wet traction, snow traction doesn’t involve factors like hydroplaning resistance. In this context, wider and siped patterns are highly effective.

From my perspective, the compound of the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A appears to be somewhat too stiff for optimal winter performance. This applies regardless of whether it bears the 3PMSF marking or not. However, its multitude of biting edges can handle light snow conditions.

However, when facing more challenging winter conditions such as ice or deep snow, the lack of shoulder slots in this tire may result in reduced traction on deep snow and slush.

Overall, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A can manage occasional snow, but it’s essential to recognize that the winter performance of on-road all-terrain tires generally falls behind that of off-road all-terrain tires. These tires are best suited for mild winter conditions.

Tread Life

The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A boasts a 660 UTQG rating, which is higher than that of its competitors in the same segment. This metric essentially indicates the tire’s wear rating, but it’s important to note that the test for this rating is conducted under locked brakes.

Tread life discussions can be somewhat challenging, as they depend on various factors such as driving conditions, the type of vehicle, and individual driving habits. However, I can provide some general insights.

Firstly, if you frequently drive on gravel or unpaved roads, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A is likely to offer a longer tread life compared to its competitors. However, for highway driving, while the tire still has the potential for a long lifespan, failing to regularly rotate the tires can lead to uneven wear, particularly on the shoulder blocks.

In summary, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A stands out as the top choice in its segment, especially for more demanding conditions, as long as you pay attention to regular tire rotation. I recommend doing this during every oil change or every 5,000 miles.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

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Fuel Efficiency

Fuel efficiency is influenced by several factors, including the weight of the tire, sipe density (the number of small channels or slits in the tread), and the stiffness of the tire’s compound.

In reality, assessing fuel efficiency should be done in a comparative manner. Here’s the important part: the impact on your MPG (miles per gallon) depends on your current tire type.

If you’re switching from all-season tires to the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, you can expect a noticeable decrease in your fuel efficiency. If you’re coming from off-road all-terrain tires like the BFG KO2 or the Toyo AT3, the drop in MPG will be significant. However, if you’re transitioning from other on-road all-terrain tires like the Cooper Discoverer AT3, the difference won’t be substantial, but this tire does lag slightly behind due to its robust and heavy compound.

Towing

On-road all-terrain tires are typically not the top choice for towing applications. However, it’s worth delving a bit deeper into this topic.

In comparison to other on-road all-terrain tires, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A boasts several advantages for towing. It has a lower tread depth and a stiffer compound, making it better suited for towing tasks. Additionally, its sidewalls are more robust and thick.

For those who engage in light towing, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A emerges as the superior option among on-road all-terrain tires. However, it’s essential to calculate your loads accurately, and if necessary, opt for XL (extra load) sizes to ensure the tire can handle the weight.

Off-Road Performance

The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, with its shallow tread depth, numerous sipes, and cut-and-chip resistance, stands out when it comes to rocky terrain performance. While it may not be suitable for extreme rock crawling, it excels in gravel performance, surpassing similar tires in its segment.

Additionally, its siped pattern allows it to handle dirt or light mud quite effectively. However, in deeper and more challenging muddy conditions, the tire’s limited evacuation capability becomes evident.

In summary, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A is an excellent choice for mild off-road conditions, particularly on gravel terrain.

Price/Performance

The BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A stands as the most expensive tire within its segment. When evaluating its overall performance and characteristics, the higher price tag is justified primarily if you frequently encounter rocky terrain and prioritize long-lasting durability.

Conclusion

From my perspective, the BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A can be seen as a decent tire, especially if you’re skilled at handling hydroplaning situations. I would recommend this tire primarily for those who prioritize long-lasting durability. While its wet and winter performance may not be exceptional, it can handle occasional conditions.

	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain TA
Best for	Daily driver who don’t see wet often, %70 on, %20 off, %10 winter driving
Pros	Long-lasting rubber, Handling capability, Rock performance, Sidewall durability
Cons	Wet traction, Loose ground performance, MPG increase
Vehicle	CUV, SUV, 1/2 ton trucks
Available Sizes	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 20”, 22” (Check if it fits your vehicle)
Made In	USA
Warranty	60,000 miles, 60-days trial

Critic User Reviews

”Heavy tire, good on dry pavment, spun easily on wet pavment, snow traction was just fair.”

Sep,2023 – 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd – 18,000 miles

”These are a worthy successor to the discontinued BFG Rugged Terrain. They have all of the good manners of a passenger or LT tire, but have plenty of capability when you do manage to venture off the pavement. I put these on my daily-driver F150 because, well, it’s my daily-driver and I live in the suburbs. However, I have been able to go off-roading on gravel, dirt, sand, mud, and even wet rock, and BFG left nothing on the table. The Trail-Terrains don’t have the beefy extra layers that the AT3’s do, so they have less puncture-resistance and less load-carrying capability, but they have great grip. Because they are lighter than AT or MT’s, they also are much nicer on the road, quieter, and more efficient. If you have a light truck/SUV and want to be prepared for occasional off-road or rugged conditions, then these are absolutely a great choice.”

Sep, 2023 – 2011 Ford F150 XLT 4wd Super Crew – 10,000 miles

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On-Road All Terrain Tires

On-Road Performance

Winter Performance

Durability

Tread Wear

Off-Road Performance

Price

Conclusion

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

City and Highway Driving

Dry Performance

Wet Performance

Snow Performance

Road Noise

Riding Comfort

Treadwear

Fuel Efficiency

Off-Road Performance

Conclusion

Overview

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

On-Road Manners

Dry Traction

Wet Traction

Handling

Comfort

Road Noise

Off Road Prowess

Winter Performance

Deep Dive into the Tread

Compound Composition

Treadwear Life

Warranty Coverage

Price Point

Conclusion

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Tread Design

Tread & Durability

Sizes

On-Road Performance

Dry Performance

Wet Performance

Riding Comfort & Mileage

Snow Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Road Noise

Off-Road Prowess

Conclusion

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Technical Features

Tread Depth

Sidewall

Weight

UTQG Rating

Tread Design

Road Noise

Ride Comfort

Responsiveness

Wandering/Vibration

Wet Traction

Snow and Ice

Tread Life

Fuel Efficiency

Towing

Off-Road Performance

Price/Performance

Conclusion

Critic User Reviews