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Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs General Grabber A/TX — 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 + 0 road tests and 800 + 373 owner reviews. How we score

Discoverer AT3 XLT is ahead, 78–68

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Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Tire ACooper

Discoverer AT3 XLT

All-Terrain tire

± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 82 · 800 reviews

“New shoes this week, Cooper Discoverer At3 XLT. I’m really impressed so far.”

General Grabber A/TX
Tire BGeneral

Grabber A/TX

All-Terrain tire

± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 373 reviews

“275/60r20 General Grabber A/Tx Just thought I'd share what my truck looks like with a slightly larger tire size in case anyone wondered. No level, just stock. Good looking tires in my opinion.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 79

    Dry

    Discoverer AT3 XLT +11
    68
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer AT3 XLTGrabber A/TX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 75 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online8568

    Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 75.1 (est.) + 40% × 85.3 = 79

    Grabber A/TX: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 67.9 = 68

    No road tests of dry for Discoverer AT3 XLT. 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 Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 83

    Wet

    Discoverer AT3 XLT +10
    73
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer AT3 XLTGrabber A/TX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 80 (est.)≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online8774

    Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 79.7 (est.) + 40% × 87.2 = 83

    Grabber A/TX: 60% × 72.6 (est.) + 40% × 74.1 = 73

    No road tests of wet for Discoverer AT3 XLT. 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 Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 71

    Snow

    Discoverer AT3 XLT +3
    68
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer AT3 XLTGrabber A/TX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7267

    Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 70.9 (est.) + 40% × 71.7 = 71

    Grabber A/TX: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 66.8 = 68

    No road tests of snow for Discoverer AT3 XLT. 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 Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 77

    Comfort

    Discoverer AT3 XLT +16
    61
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer AT3 XLTGrabber A/TX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online8058

    Discoverer AT3 XLT: 40% × 71 (est.) + 60% × 80.3 = 77

    Grabber A/TX: 40% × 66.5 (est.) + 60% × 58.1 = 61

    No road tests of comfort for Discoverer AT3 XLT. 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 Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 73

    Noise

    Discoverer AT3 XLT +9
    64
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer AT3 XLTGrabber A/TX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online8260

    Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 82.4 = 73

    Grabber A/TX: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 59.6 = 64

    No road tests of noise for Discoverer AT3 XLT or Grabber A/TX. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 74

    Treadwear

    Discoverer AT3 XLT +4
    70
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer AT3 XLTGrabber A/TX
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7972

    Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 79.4 = 74

    Grabber A/TX: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 72.4 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for Discoverer AT3 XLT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Grabber A/TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 78

    Handling (owners)

    Discoverer AT3 XLT +19
    59
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer AT3 XLTGrabber A/TX
    Reviews found online7859
Scores at a glance
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs General Grabber A/TX: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Discoverer AT3 XLTGeneral Grabber A/TX
Relative Score 78 68
Dry 79 68
Wet 83 73
Snow 71 68
Comfort 77 61
Noise 73 64
Treadwear 74 70
Handling (owners) 78 59

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Discoverer AT3 XLT

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Grabber A/TX

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Discoverer AT3 XLT

Pros

  • Significantly lower road noise than comparable aggressive all-terrain tires
  • Excellent wet weather, snow, and slush traction
  • Sturdy sidewalls and stable performance when towing heavy loads

Cons

  • Some users report difficulty with balancing, leading to vibrations or a rough ride
  • Tread life occasionally falls short of expectations for certain drivers
  • Can struggle or get gummed up in deep mud
All owner themes in the Discoverer AT3 XLT review

Tire B Grabber A/TX

Pros

  • Exceptional winter and snow traction (3-peak mountain snowflake rated)
  • Impressively low road noise and high ride comfort for an aggressive all-terrain tire
  • Strong wet and dry road grip with confident handling

Cons

  • Noticeable decrease in fuel economy (MPG drop)
  • Tread tends to pick up and throw small stones and pebbles
  • Mixed reviews on long-term treadwear and longevity
All owner themes in the Grabber A/TX review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT

Positive

Community members report high satisfaction with the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, highlighting its quiet ride, long tread life, and strong winter performance. Several owners praise its smooth ride quality and durability under towing conditions compared to rival all-terrain tires. Discussion also commonly centers around sizing, fitment, and snow ratings.

Top themes
#low road noise#tread longevity and wear#snow and winter traction#tire sizing and fitment#ride quality and comfort#towing performance

Based on 13 community posts

Tire B

General Grabber A/TX

Positive

Community sentiment toward the General Grabber A/TX is largely positive, with owners frequently praising its winter traction on snow and ice as well as its quiet highway ride. Buyers appreciate its availability in lighter standard load ratings and competitive pricing compared to rivals like the BFG KO2. Minor drawbacks cited include fuel economy loss with heavier LT versions and a tendency for the tread to pick up and fling gravel rocks.

Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Highway road noise#Standard load availability#Fuel economy impact#Rock retention and throwing#Ride quality and PSI

Based on 37 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT B · General Grabber A/TX
CategoryAll-Terrain tireAll-Terrain tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available444
Rim diameters16″ – 20″15″ – 22″
Tread depth16 - 18/32″14 - 17/32″
UTQG—640 A A - B
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised White LetteringBlack Side Wall - Raised White Lettering
Max pressure35 - 80 psi35 - 80 psi
Sizes in common44

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT

General Grabber A/TX

Winner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 78 vs 59 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 77 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 79 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 83 vs 73 on wet.

Tire A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Tire B · General Grabber A/TX

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Discoverer AT3 XLT or Grabber A/TX?

Which is better in the wet, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Grabber A/TX?

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 83 vs 73 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Grabber A/TX?

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 79 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Grabber A/TX?

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 71 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Grabber A/TX?

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 73 vs 64 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Grabber A/TX?

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 77 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Grabber A/TX?

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 74 vs 70 on our treadwear score.

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