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cooper discoverer at3

Cooper ATW vs AT3

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

Either Cooper ATW or AT3, both perform perfectly on and off-road conditions. Well, the bad news is Cooper ATW is discontinued. In that case, I will compare the closest AT3 version out of 3(4s, LT, and XLT). At the same time, I will briefly inform you about the current Cooper Discoverer line-up.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S offers reliable performance for all 4 seasons

For SUVs and 1/2-ton pickup trucks,

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S is a less vocal, and fuel-efficient tire and offers smoother ride. This tire supports its good on-road manners with huge traction on wet and snow. It’s also a better option for air-down driving. However, Cooper Discoverer ATW has really close features to AT3 4S. Unfortunately, it’s discontinued.

For above 1/2 ton pickups,

On the other hand, Discoverer AT3 LT and XLT are available in different sizes. However, Discoverer AT3 XLT is the superior pick due to its winter performance. Moreover, it’s a more durable tire and offers better tread life. On the other hand, Discoverer AT3 LT is a better pick for adventure lovers. It has a better air-down performance on sand and mud. I recommend Discoverer AT3 XLT for heavy-duty work trucks.

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. 

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.

Mobile users can scroll the table to the left to see the whole data.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
NameCategoryArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageFuel EconomyRiding ComfortResponsivenessWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere WinterMild Off-RoadSevere Off-RoadBest Fit by Pickup Truck ClassificationWarranty (SL or XL)Warranty (LT)Product Page

Falken Wildpeak AT3W

Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentPoorDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantDecentAverageLight-Duty55,000 Miles55,000 MilesWildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentElegantDecentMedium-Duty65,000 Miles50,000 MilesToyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATXOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantHeavy-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesGeneral Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantHeavy-DutyN/A50,000 MilesBF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter ATOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentElegantAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty60,000 Miles60,000 MilesSumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XTOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageDecentElegantDecentElegantDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentHeavy-DutyN/A50,000 MilesFirestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTOn Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentAverageElegantAverageHeavy-DutyN/A60,000 MilesCooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT TrailOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentElegantAverageLight-Duty65,000 MilesN/AFalken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4SOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentDecentFairy WellLight-Duty65,000 MilesN/ACooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentElegantAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty55,000 MilesN/AFirestone Destination AT2

BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A

On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantElegantDecentElegantElegantDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty60,000N/ABF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T TrailRugged Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-Duty45,000 Miles45,000 MilesToyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-Duty50,000 Miles50,000 MilesFalken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT TireOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty55,00050,000Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge GrapplerRugged Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-DutyN/AN/ANitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APTOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentFairy WellMedium-Duty60,000 Miles60,000 MilesGeneral Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza ATOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageMedium-Duty70,000 Miles50,000 MilesVredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon GrapplerOff Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageElegantDecentMedium-Duty65,000 Miles55,000 MilesNitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/SHighway TireReviewNoElegantElegantElegantDecentElegantDecentDecentFairy WellDecentFairy WellHeavy-Duty55,000 – 70,000 Miles55,000 – 70,000 MilesMichelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewNoAverageDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentFairy WellDecentDecentHeavy-DutyN/AN/AKenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATOn Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageElegantDecentMedium-DutyN/AN/AGoodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain ATOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentFairy WellMedium-DutyN/AN/ADiscount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/THighway TireReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentAveragePoorDecentPoorHeavy-Duty70,000 Miles60,000 MilesContinental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewYesAverageAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentMedium-DutyN/AN/APatriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageMedium-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesKenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentAverageElegantElegantDecentDecentAverageAveragePoorLight-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesYokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATRugged Terrain TireReviewYes (315 or narrower width)DecentDecentAverageDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentMedium-Duty50,000 Miles60,000 MilesMickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

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

  • https://tireterrain.com/best-all-terrain-tires/
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  • https://tireterrain.com/best-1-2-ton-truck-tires/
  • https://tireterrain.com/best-3-4-ton-truck-tires/
  • https://tireterrain.com/best-rt-tires/
  • https://tireterrain.com/best-tires-for-snow-plowing/

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Want to learn more about all-terrain tires:

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  • https://tireterrain.com/lt-tires-vs-passenger-tires/
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  • https://tireterrain.com/are-all-terrain-tires-good-in-snow/
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Table of Contents

Is the Cooper ATW Discontinued?

Yes, Cooper ATW was discontinued. Cooper has been released 3 different version of AT3 instead of  ATW.

What Cooper AT3 Match with ATW?

If you’re a Cooper ATW user I suppose that your vehicle is a 3/4 or 1-ton light truck. Well, you might be into hauling and towing things. Thus, you should go with Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT or XLT.

  • Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S –> I recommend it for SUVs, crossovers, or 1/2 ton trucks
  • Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT –> LT can be used in 3/4 or 1-ton light trucks.
  • Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT –> XLT also can be used in 3/4 or 1-ton light trucks. I recommend you prefer XLT for heavy-duty applications.

Note: You can use Discoverer AT3 LT and XLT on your SUV or below 3/4 ton light trucks. Yet, that might cause a decrease in comfort.

Comfort and Road Noise

Road noise and comfort aren’t the priority for work trucks. Though, in my point of view, Discoverer ATW’s road noise was a bit disturbing. So, Cooper made a huge improvement on their new AT3 tires.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S is your tire if comfort and low road noise level are your priorities.

Discoverer ATW was a smooth tire due to its soft compound. However, this soft compound is decreasing its tread life over a long time period. Well, in fact, these features weren’t optimized properly.

AT3 4S> AT3 LT> AT3 XLT>ATW

Discoverer AT3 4S is the most successful tire in this section, this comparison isn’t valid. All three Discoverer AT3 tires are unique (deaf, smooth) for their useable vehicles. I recommend you check the list in the above section before deciding on your tire.

Tread Life and Warranty

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT is heavy-duty specialized tire

Tread life is depending on your vehicle, your driving habit, and your operation. Hence, certain verdicts mostly stay far away from reality. Anyway, I will share the best and worst of these tires. 

Cooper Discoverer LT and Discoverer ATW are sharing the bottom place together. I’m not going to blame Cooper for this. These two are piggy in the middle of work trucks and daily driving SUVs. It’s hard to delight both sides.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S and XLT are leading the race. In fact, Discoverer AT3 XLT provides more tread life than others in general. Yet, if you’re using SUV or 1/2 ton truck, Discoverer AT3 4S will perform as well as XLT.

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

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

About warranty,

Cooper Discoverer ATW –> 50,000 Miles  Half mileage for the rear if different size than the front 

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S –> 65,000 Miles  Half mileage for the rear if different size than the front 

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT –>65,000 Miles  Half mileage for the rear if different size than the front 

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT –> 65,000 Miles  Half mileage for the rear if different size than the front 

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel efficiency mostly scales with the tire weight. Fuel consumption increase with tire weight. Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT and XLT are only available for LT sizes. . LT tires tend to be weighted. Therefore, I separate LT and regular sizes.

Regular Sizes,

  • Cooper Discoverer ATW –> 52 lbs
  • Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S –> 44 lbs

If fuel mileage is your priority, I recommend you to go with Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S.

LT Sizes,

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT and XLT are available in different sizes. Thus, making a proper comparison is impossible. Yet, due to their load ranges, I assume they are equal.

Durability

Durability is crucial for all-terrain tires. Customers mostly evaluate durability as tread life. Well, that’s wrong. Durability is all about how external factors affect your tire. Obviously, tread life is part of it. Yet, I prefer to compare carcasses and sidewalls in the durability section.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 uses the same structure for all of its versions. Two-ply polyester casing, a single-ply, nylon reinforcement above two high-strength steel belts. So, they have the same carcass design. Sidewalls are where they are separated. Due to its thicker sidewalls and higher load range, Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT is the most durable one among these tires. Yet, Discoverer AT3 LT and 4S are trustworthy options for their application ranges.

As I mentioned before, Cooper Discoverer ATW shares the same segment with Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. If I have to compare these two, I can’t see a significant difference. They have the same structure, same sidewalls, and same load range. You can confidently go both ways.

Wet Performance

Due to their hybrid design(half rib-half lug), these tires can perform perfectly on wet. Moreover, as you see on the rubber, they have lots of notches to increase grip. Yet, if you’re looking for the best one, you should go after compound stiffness.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s has the softest compound among these 4 tires. Herewith, it has the best-wet performance. 

For SUVs and 1/2 ton trucks, I recommend Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S

For medium to heavy-duty work trucks, you can go with either way Discoverer AT3 LT or XLT.

Winter Performance

Cooper Discoverer ATW is a winter specialized tire

Snow traction is where Cooper tires are shining. Almost anyone of them has 3-peak snowflake mountain marking. This assumption is valid for our competitors except for Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT.

SUVs and 1/2 ton trucks,

Cooper Discoverer ATW was a beast in severe winter conditions. Nevertheless, it can’t beat Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. Due to its softer compound, Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S comes forward and takes the lead.

Above 1/2 ton trucks,

This part is a bit complicated cuz Discoverer AT3 LT has 3PMFS but XLT doesn’t. Yet, I guess Cooper couldn’t align to tread depth with compound stiffness. Therefore, Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT has some traction problems on thick snow. Nevertheless, Discoverer AT3 XLT can handle light and deep snow very well. Due to its higher tread depth, it provides consistent traction on loose grounds. Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT is my pick for this segment.

You can also check this article out if you need a solid winter tire!

Dry Traction

Let’s keep it short. Dry traction isn’t an issue for any of them. Let’s say they are 9 out of 10 at least.

Yet, my picks aren’t going to change for this section also. I recommend Cooper Discover AT3 4S for light and Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT for heavy duty applications.

Off-Road Performance

Off-road traction is a common trait for all-terrain tires. Yet, due to their intended use, they perform differently regarding surface. Hence, I will separate this section to 4.

Dirt Performance

Dirt performance is a game-changer in USA conditions. You can frequently face dirt. For this reason, tire manufacturers don’t miss this point and pay specific attention to this feature.

Due to their well-placed sipes, all 4 of our competitors can perform smoothly on dirt. Yet, I prefer Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S and Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT due to their self-cleaning capability. 

Mud Performance

Mud performance is hard to reach for hybrid tires  (Highway+All-terrain). Due to their narrow void area, their self-cleaning ability is limited. Sorry to say that but this info is valid for our competitors. I’m not saying they can’t handle mud but expecting mud-terrain tire performance is a bit dreaminess.

Higher tread depth is an enemy for self-cleaning if you have a narrow void area. Though, let’s keep Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT and LT out of comparison. Their consistency on mud isn’t trustable. Yet, if you want to choose one of them, I prefer Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT.

On the other hand, between Discoverer AT3 4S and Cooper ATW, the race is tight. Well, you can go either way. Worth reminding, if adventure is your priority, you better keep away from these tires.

Rock and Gravel Performance

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT is specialized for light-trucks. Hence it's less comfortable than Discoverer AT3 4S

Rock crawling and gravel are totally different dimensions for all-terrain tires. Yet, both are related to sidewall durability. In addition to that, you should put the air-down performance into consideration for rock crawling.

Let’s start with gravel. Well, these tires are indestructible on gravel. They perform very well due to their well-notched rubber. Moreover, strong sidewalls protect them from sidewall punctures due to impact. 

All are trustworthy options. Yet, I prefer Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT and XLT for gravel. Their stone ejection capability put them on front.

About rock crawling, you have 3 different options. Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT isn’t designed for severe off-road conditions. Its sidewall protector is shorter than XLT. Therefore, it’s open for any sidewall impact. However, Cooper Discoverer ATW and AT3 4S are far better options than the other two due to their air-down driving capability. When you combine their flexibility with strong sidewalls, rock crawling is a toy in their hands of them. Yet, I recommend you to try that one if you’re looking for an adventure.

Sand

Sand is the easiest part. For sure, a tire with a less aggressive design performs best on the sand. In our case, it’s a bit complicated cuz tread designs are similar. 

No worries. Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S with the softer compound can grip and clean the sand more properly than others. For this reason, you can confidently go with it.

On the other hand, between XLT and LT, LT is a far better option due to its lower tread depth.

Specs

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4SCooper Discoverer AT3 LTCooper Discoverer AT3 XLTCooper Discoverer ATW
CategoryAll-Terrain TireAll-Terrain TireAll-Terrain TireAll-Terrain Tire
VehicleLight Truck, SUVLight Truck, SUVLight Truck, SUVLight Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20”, 22”16’’, 17’’, 18’’15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20”,16”, 17”, 18”, 20”
Weight29 – 46 lbs38 – 54 lbs44 – 70 lbs39 – 57 lbs
Made InFindlay, Ohio, USAFindlay, Ohio, USAFindlay, Ohio, USAFindlay, Ohio, USA
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)No (Only M+S)Yes (3PMSF)
Warranty (P-metric)65,000 Miles65,000 Miles65,000 Miles50,000 Miles
Warranty (LT Sizes)65,000 Miles65,000 Miles65,000 Miles50,000 Miles
PricesCheck price section to see best possible pricesCheck price section to see best possible pricesCheck price section to see best possible pricesCheck price section to see best possible prices

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

SimpleTire

  • Free shipping
  • Delivered in 2 days
  • Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
  • Mobile installation option
  • 7 million customers since 2021
  • 4.7/5 points on Google rate
  • Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Cooper Discoverer ATW: https://simpletire.com/brands/cooper-tires/discoverer-a-tw

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S: https://simpletire.com/brands/cooper-tires/discoverer-a-t3-4s

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT: https://simpletire.com/brands/cooper-tires/discoverer-at3-lt

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

TireRack

  • Fast and Free shipping
  • Usually delivered in 1 day
  • Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
  • Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
  • Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
  • Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
  • 4.6/5 points on Google rate

Cooper Discoverer ATW: Not available

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/cooper-discoverer-at3-4s

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/cooper-discoverer-at3-lt

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

DiscountTire

  • Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
  • 1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
  • Free rotation and balancing
  • 5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
  • Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
  • Almost all brands are available
  • Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
  • Frequent discounts and promotions

Cooper Discoverer ATW: Not available

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/cooper-discoverer-at3-4s

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

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

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

Well, it’s been a long and complicated comparison. The below summary table will help to pick the best one for yourself.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4SCooper Discoverer ATWCooper Discoverer AT3 LTCooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
VehicleSUV and 1/2 ton trucksSUV and any trucks below 1 ton1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucksAbove 3/4 trucks and lifted(customized) vehicles
ApplicationBetter for city driving and off-road adventuresBetter for city driving and off-road adventures. It can also handle haulingBetter for medium heavy-duty worksIt can handle heavy-duty applications as well as off-road applications
On-Road9788
Off-Road8888
Winter9988
Wet9888
Durability98710

I hope this article was helpful for those who are needed. If you have any further questions, please leave a comment on the below section. Have a safe drive!

Filed Under: All Terrain Tires Tagged With: Comparisons, cooper, cooper discoverer at3, Cooper Discoverer ATW

Cooper Discoverer AT3 vs Adventurer AT

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Adventurer and Discoverer are two different families in Cooper’s line-up. Both were released as on-road all-terrain tires. While Adventurer stays as a cheaper and lower quality one, Discoverer is the jammy one. Well, it is a bit more expensive. In this article, I will compare Cooper Adventurer AT and Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S has a wide product range

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, both tires have a narrow application range that only includes mild applications. Luckily, both are great on mild surfaces. Both are reliable and quiet on the highway. Yet, Adventurer AT (discontinued) is not durable at all. I recommend Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S the whole day long!

Note: Cooper Discoverer AT3 is discontinued. So, I didn’t put it into this article. Yet, it has superior off-road and winter performance than Discoverer AT3 4S. Lucky you, some sizes are still available on SimpleTire. Check if your size is still there!

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. 

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.

Mobile users can scroll the table to the left to see the whole data.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
NameCategoryArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageFuel EconomyRiding ComfortResponsivenessWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere WinterMild Off-RoadSevere Off-RoadBest Fit by Pickup Truck ClassificationWarranty (SL or XL)Warranty (LT)Product Page

Falken Wildpeak AT3W

Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentPoorDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantDecentAverageLight-Duty55,000 Miles55,000 MilesWildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentElegantDecentMedium-Duty65,000 Miles50,000 MilesToyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATXOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantHeavy-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesGeneral Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentElegantElegantHeavy-DutyN/A50,000 MilesBF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter ATOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentElegantAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty60,000 Miles60,000 MilesSumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XTOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageDecentElegantDecentElegantDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentHeavy-DutyN/A50,000 MilesFirestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTOn Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentAverageElegantAverageHeavy-DutyN/A60,000 MilesCooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT TrailOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentElegantAverageLight-Duty65,000 MilesN/AFalken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4SOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentDecentFairy WellLight-Duty65,000 MilesN/ACooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentElegantAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty55,000 MilesN/AFirestone Destination AT2

BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A

On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantElegantDecentElegantElegantDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty60,000N/ABF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T TrailRugged Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-Duty45,000 Miles45,000 MilesToyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-Duty50,000 Miles50,000 MilesFalken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT TireOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageLight-Duty55,00050,000Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge GrapplerRugged Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentHeavy-DutyN/AN/ANitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APTOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentFairy WellMedium-Duty60,000 Miles60,000 MilesGeneral Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza ATOn Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageMedium-Duty70,000 Miles50,000 MilesVredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon GrapplerOff Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageElegantDecentMedium-Duty65,000 Miles55,000 MilesNitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/SHighway TireReviewNoElegantElegantElegantDecentElegantDecentDecentFairy WellDecentFairy WellHeavy-Duty55,000 – 70,000 Miles55,000 – 70,000 MilesMichelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewNoAverageDecentAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentFairy WellDecentDecentHeavy-DutyN/AN/AKenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory ATOn Road All Terrain TireReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageElegantDecentMedium-DutyN/AN/AGoodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain ATOff Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentFairy WellMedium-DutyN/AN/ADiscount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/THighway TireReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegantElegantDecentAveragePoorDecentPoorHeavy-Duty70,000 Miles60,000 MilesContinental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/TRugged Terrain TireReviewYesAverageAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentDecentMedium-DutyN/AN/APatriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2Off Road All Terrain TireReviewYesDecentAverageAverageDecentDecentDecentDecentAverageDecentAverageMedium-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesKenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015On Road All Terrain TireReviewYesElegantDecentAverageElegantElegantDecentDecentAverageAveragePoorLight-Duty60,000 Miles50,000 MilesYokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATRugged Terrain TireReviewYes (315 or narrower width)DecentDecentAverageDecentElegantDecentDecentDecentElegantDecentMedium-Duty50,000 Miles60,000 MilesMickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

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Table of Contents

Durability

Alright, most of you will decide what to pick after reading this section. But I would recommend you to go on if winter performance is your priority.

Adventurer AT has some major issues due to durability. This tire is a kinda flip coin. In my point of view, that’s a big problem. It isn’t designed to perform on severe applications. I see that. But if you release an all-terrain tire, it should bear to gravel at least. Most customers complain about cupping in 6 months. Moreover, tire performance is significantly decreasing over time.  I understand the price difference is big. Yet, 6 months of using won’t afford even this price.

On the other hand, Discoverer AT3 is a reliable option. It is wearing evenly and sidewall durability is way much ahead of its competitor. It’s worth reminding, if you need a tire for towing or heavy-duty applications, you should consider Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT or Cooper Discoverer XLT for harsher ones.

Tread Life

I made most of my comments on the durability section. This section is a summary.

Cooper Adventurer AT’s tread life is not bad if you only use it on highways. Yet, if you are riding off-road, it can barely make 30,000 miles. Rubbish!

On the other hand, Cooper Discoverer AT 4S’s tread life is aligned with its warranty. Depending on your application, you can get 60,000-100,000 miles with it easily.

Warranty

Cooper Adventurer AT has 60,000 miles tread wear warranty.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S has 65,000 miles tread wear warranty.

Road Noise

Customer comment regarding stone holding of Adventurer AT

Both tires perform very well due to noise reduction. Well, there is a take-home point in this section. Let’s continue below!

These tires have a less aggressive tread design compared to other all-terrains. So, both are very quiet on the road. Yet, Adventurer AT has a rock-holding problem. When it can throw the rock out, the tread starts to produce road noise.

The above comment explains everything clearly.

Comfort

Both are smooth tires. They can cross over the bumps smoothly. The reason behind this is soft compounds. Well, Adventurer AT’s is a bit softer than it should be… 

Dry Performance

Dry performance is where these two are shining. Soft compounds and well-placed sipes ensure you don’t have any traction problems on dry surfaces. Yet, Discoverer AT3 with a bit more siping superior this section.

Due to symmetrical and soft tread designs, both tires have great steering response and handling. These tires are lightweight compared to their competitors. Hence, losing handling is unlikely.

Wet Performance

Wet grip is not an issue for these two. They are built to perform perfectly. Yet, hydroplaning resistance is where these two are separated.

Hydroplaning resistance is all about the footprint. Adventurer AT has more gaps on the tread. Therefore, its footprint is less intense than Discoverer AT3. That feature causes a hydroplaning issue when it’s combined with a soft compound.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 is a way much better tire on wet ground.

Winter Performance

This section is kinda easy to compare. Cooper Discoverer AT3 has a 3-peak mountain snowflake labeling. It means it is severe snow-rated. You can confidently use it in harsh winter conditions. Yet, ice performance is not good enough for me. There are better tires on ice.

On the other hand, Cooper Adventurer AT is not winter rated. Yet, deep grooves and wide void areas ensure light snow traction.

A side note here: Understanding the snow performance of all-terrain tires can be quite challenging. For those who find it perplexing, I’d like to direct your attention to a helpful resource: “6 Best All-Terrain Tires for Snow by AT Tire Category“ This article is specifically designed to assist you in making informed decisions regarding all-terrain tires in snowy conditions.

Off-Road Performance

Before starting, I’d like to emphasize one point. These tires are not going to work on severe surfaces. With severe surfaces, I mean rock and mud especially. So, I don’t put these two into consideration.

Gravel and Dirt Performance

If you are stuck between these two this section is the only one you need.

Let’s start with dirt.

Cooper is using Adaptive-Traction Technology for Discoverer AT3. Moreover, they combine it with a silica-based compound which is a perfect selection for dirt. Thus, these features make this tire perfect on dirt.

On the other hand, Cooper Adventurer AT is also working very well on dirt. It has perfect center section design that clean itself perfectly.

 

Cooper Adventurer AT Center Section

Let’s continue with gravel.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 rip Adventurer AT apart on gravel. Adventurer AT doesn’t have a traction problem. Yet, it has poor durability. So, bubbles are inevitable.

Sand Performance

I’m going to keep this part very very short. Let’s start with a tip. What works the best on sand is less aggressive tires. So, Cooper Discoverer AT3 is our winner again and again.

Specs

Cooper Discoverer AT3Cooper Adventurer AT
CategoryAll-Terrain TireMud-Terrain Tire
VehicleLight Truck, SUVLight Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 20”, 22”15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’
Weight30 – 45 lbs30 – 71 lbs
Made InU.SU.S
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)No (only M+S)No (only M+S)
Warranty (P-metric)65,000 Miles60,000 Miles
Warranty (LT Sizes)65,000 Miles60,000 Miles
PricesCheck price section to see best possible pricesCheck price section to see best possible prices

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

TireRack

  • Fast and Free shipping
  • Usually delivered in 1 day
  • Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
  • Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
  • Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
  • Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
  • 4.6/5 points on Google rate

Cooper Line-Up: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/brand.jsp?brand=cooper

SimpleTire

  • Free shipping
  • Delivered in 2 days
  • Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
  • Mobile installation option
  • 7 million customers since 2021
  • 4.7/5 points on Google rate
  • Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Cooper Line-Up: https://simpletire.com/brands/cooper-tires

DiscountTire

  • Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
  • 1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
  • Free rotation and balancing
  • 5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
  • Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
  • Almost all brands are available
  • Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
  • Frequent discounts and promotions

Cooper Line-Up: https://www.discounttire.com/tires/brands/cooper

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

That was the easiest comparison I’ve ever made. Cooper Discoverer AT3 is the true and the only winner in all sections. If I were you, I would not waste my money with Adventurer AT.

I hope the article was helpful. I don’t think you will have but if you have any further questions, please leave them below 🙂

Have a safe ride!

Filed Under: All Terrain Tires Tagged With: Comparisons, cooper, cooper adventurer at, cooper discoverer at3

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