Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT — Compared

“Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT Picked up a set of Discoverer AT3 XLT from simple tire. With the 4th of July discounts all 4 were under 1k before taxes. I had the AT3 4S on a previous ram and they held up so I’m expecting good things here.”

“Are my Discoverer AT3 XLT snow rated? Going snowboarding and roads require snow tires or chains /cables. I was looking at the sidewall of my Cooper Discoverer XLT and saw there is a small M+S next to the tire size. Is it stupid to assume these are snow rated? I'm not trying to get a ticket for not having chains if I need them, which most places seem to be sold out locally.”

“Quote: Originally Posted by Stadt This was while I was running a ReadyLift 2.25" level only. The ride was good with only the level, just normal body roll and bed hop. Upgrading to the Bilstein 6112 and 5160 made the truck handle much better. You can gain this same set up with Bilsteins as well. The 285/65R20 did not rub unless the suspension was flexed, but under normal driving conditions, no issues. This tire size is perfect for a 2" level while running the stock wheels. Aftermarket wheels will require a smaller size, 275/65R20 is typically largest before significant rubbing. Thanks for the reply. I actually read through your entire build thread last night. Wow. Awesome stuff there. I’m planning on keeping the OEM Platinum trim 20” wheels. So I could run the Discoverer AT3 XLT 275/65 R20 without any rub at all with either a 2” spacer level or something like this kit from Fox? I don’t want to trim anything and don’t want any rub even when suspension is flexed. It seems like most info online indicates a 33” tire is the max for a 2” level and no rubbing. I believe the 275/65 R20 is a 34” tire. Thanks for the advice!”

“I ran a set of 295/70r18 Discoverer AT3 LT’s for about 25k miles. I had seen lots of negative reviews but figured that I would be OK with them for my needs ( I drive in snow 4 - 5 times per year). Initially I was happy with the tires as they performed well in the snow and the rain but after 10k miles they developed a balance issue and started to wear irregularly. I had never experienced anything like it before. I actually purchased new shocks but never installed them. As I drive a lot of miles I just never had any time to deal with chasing the vibration / balance issue and just replaced the tires with Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent. I now have about 20k miles on the Bridgestone’s and they are still ride very smooth and are wearing great.”

“I have the Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT tires on my 2010 Tundra with Hawk. They are E series tires. Found this link that discusses the differences between the LT and XLT. Really like my LT's. The increased tire mileage would probably be a good thing of the price difference isn't too great. Paul”

“I got 80k (rotating every 10k) out of Coopers on my 2010 and have 40k on current 2019 SL ... Discoverer AT3 LT ... they are designed for heavier trucks... excellent noise, excellent in water. I got stuck in a grass field in the factory HT hancocks... same field few years later with coopers.. no issues.. never tried in snow but imagine they would do well...”