Tests – · none yet Owners 82 · 17 reviews
Head-to-head
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Avon AX7 vs Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 17 + 688 owner reviews. How we score
Discoverer AT3 4S leads, 80–78 Narrow edge
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 84 · 688 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 18 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Got some 225/75/16 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s - Great fit on stock setup.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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79
Dry
Discoverer AT3 4S +281Why this score
Source AX7 Discoverer AT3 4S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 75 (est.) ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 85 88 AX7: 60% × 74.8 (est.) + 40% × 84.5 = 79
Discoverer AT3 4S: 60% × 76.4 (est.) + 40% × 88.4 = 81
No road tests of dry for AX7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Discoverer AT3 4S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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80
Wet
Discoverer AT3 4S +585Why this score
Source AX7 Discoverer AT3 4S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 82 (est.) Reviews found online 83 91 AX7: 60% × 77.5 (est.) + 40% × 83.1 = 80
Discoverer AT3 4S: 60% × 81.6 (est.) + 40% × 90.6 = 85
No road tests of wet for AX7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Discoverer AT3 4S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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75
Snow
AX7 +273Why this score
Source AX7 Discoverer AT3 4S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 78 75 AX7: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 77.7 = 75
Discoverer AT3 4S: 60% × 71.8 (est.) + 40% × 74.5 = 73
No road tests of snow for AX7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Discoverer AT3 4S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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78
Comfort
Discoverer AT3 4S +280Why this score
Source AX7 Discoverer AT3 4S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 82 85 AX7: 40% × 71.3 (est.) + 60% × 82.1 = 78
Discoverer AT3 4S: 40% × 72 (est.) + 60% × 85.2 = 80
No road tests of comfort for AX7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Discoverer AT3 4S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison73Why this score
Source AX7 Discoverer AT3 4S Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 83 Discoverer AT3 4S: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 83.3 = 73
No road tests of noise for Discoverer AT3 4S. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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76
Treadwear
AX7 +175Why this score
Source AX7 Discoverer AT3 4S Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 72 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 82 80 AX7: 60% × 72 (est.) + 40% × 81.6 = 76
Discoverer AT3 4S: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 79.9 = 75
No road tests of treadwear for AX7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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82
Handling (owners)
AX7 +280Why this score
Source AX7 Discoverer AT3 4S Reviews found online 82 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon AX7 | Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 80 |
| Dry | 79 | 81 |
| Wet | 80 | 85 |
| Snow | 75 | 73 |
| Comfort | 78 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 73 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 75 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 80 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
78
/ 100
AX7
80
/ 100
Discoverer AT3 4S
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A AX7
Pros
- Exceptional on-road comfort and smooth ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Low noise levels on the motorway and asphalt
- Reliable grip and capability in mild off-road, mud, dirt tracks, and country lanes
Cons
- Pronounced tendency toward aquaplaning or reduced grip in heavy rain and wet roundabouts
- Softer sidewalls can result in roll during hard cornering or require higher tire pressures for stabilization
- Some users noted slightly faster tread wear or a drop-off in wet grip as the tire ages
Tire B Discoverer AT3 4S
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and smooth on-road ride compared to typical all-terrain tires
- Superb traction in wet, rainy, and deep winter snow conditions
- Strong value and competitive pricing relative to performance and lifespan
Cons
- Potential for accelerated tread wear under heavy off-road use or demanding mountain driving
- Occasional reports of balancing issues or out-of-round tires requiring multiple adjustments
- Minor fuel economy drop or increased rolling resistance when switching from standard highway tires
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Avon AX7
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Community sentiment for the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S is predominantly positive, with drivers praising its quiet highway ride, strong traction across snow, rain, and dry pavement, and appealing appearance. Several owners note that while it handles light off-road duties and daily driving well, tread life occasionally falls short of mileage expectations. In addition, multiple posts highlight frustration and concern regarding availability and recent discontinuation across various sizes.
r/subaru
·130 upvotes ·2019-04-20
“New tires 👌 cooper discoverer at3 4s 215/70/16”
r/f150
·23 upvotes ·2022-09-03
“New tire day. Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. So far so good. They ride great and they’re really quiet.”
r/SubaruForester
·4 upvotes ·2022-12-02
“Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S discontinued, good alternative? I was hoping to replace my stock tires with the Discoverer AT3 tires since I hear really good things about them and they are a bit more aggressive. Seems like they are discontinued at all the normal tire shops online. So what are my alternatives for an AT style tire? Looking for 235/60R17 to put on Drag DR-31 rims. I live in CO so snow and some light off roading are things to consider. Read more”
Top themes
#Snow and wet traction#Quiet highway ride#Tread life and longevity#Discontinuation and availability#Comfortable ride quality#Mild off-road performance
Based on 27 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon AX7 | B · Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All-Terrain tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 5 | 14 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 19″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12 - 14/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 620 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Avon AX7
80
/ 100
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Narrow edge: Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S — better wet. Where the Avon AX7 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Avon AX7 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 17 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S scores 85 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Avon AX7
Tire B · Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
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AX7 or Discoverer AT3 4S?
Which is better in the wet, AX7 or Discoverer AT3 4S?
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S, 85 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, AX7 or Discoverer AT3 4S?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 81 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, AX7 or Discoverer AT3 4S?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 73 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, AX7 or Discoverer AT3 4S?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 80 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, AX7 or Discoverer AT3 4S?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 75 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology