Tests – · none yet Owners 79 · 800 reviews
“New shoes this week, Cooper Discoverer At3 XLT. I’m really impressed so far.”
Michelin Cross Terrain looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs Michelin Cross Terrain — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 800 + 3 owner reviews. How we score
Discoverer AT3 XLT is ahead, 77–72
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Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 3 reviews
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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78
Dry
Discoverer AT3 XLT +870Why this score
Source Discoverer AT3 XLT Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 84 71 Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 84 = 78
Cross Terrain: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 70
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 0.40).
No road tests of dry for Cross Terrain. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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80
Wet
Discoverer AT3 XLT +674Why this score
Source Discoverer AT3 XLT Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 84 75 Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 77.5 (est.) + 40% × 83.5 = 80
Cross Terrain: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 75.1 = 74
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 0.56).
No road tests of wet for Cross Terrain. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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70
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Discoverer AT3 XLT Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) – Reviews found online 70 – Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 69.9 = 70
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 0.33).
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74
Comfort
Discoverer AT3 XLT +470Why this score
Source Discoverer AT3 XLT Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 79 70 Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 70.9 (est.) + 40% × 79.3 = 74
Cross Terrain: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.4 = 70
No road tests of comfort for Discoverer AT3 XLT or Cross Terrain. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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73
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Discoverer AT3 XLT Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) – Reviews found online 81 – Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 80.8 = 73
No road tests of noise for Discoverer AT3 XLT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
Cross Terrain +173Why this score
Source Discoverer AT3 XLT Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 77 78 Discoverer AT3 XLT: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 76.5 = 72
Cross Terrain: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 77.5 = 73
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 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for Cross Terrain. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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78
Handling (owners)
Discoverer AT3 XLT +771Why this score
Source Discoverer AT3 XLT Cross Terrain Reviews found online 78 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT | Michelin Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 72 |
| Dry | 78 | 70 |
| Wet | 80 | 74 |
| Snow | 70 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 70 |
| Noise | 73 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 78 | 71 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Discoverer AT3 XLT
72
/ 100
Cross Terrain
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 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
Tire B Cross Terrain
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and overall mileage
- Superior quietness and ride comfort
- Reliable grip and performance in winter conditions
Cons
- Limited performance capabilities for high-speed or aggressive driving
- Discontinued product availability
- Performance bias favors winter conditions over dry or wet handling
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
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.
clubfrontier.org
·2 upvotes ·2023-02-23
“COOPER DISCOVERER AT3 XLT / NO STUD / 32.56" / 54 LBS / 3 PEAK / $265.99 This is what I came here to suggest ^ BFG also has the KO3s coming out soon right? Pictures KO3s release for Spring 2023 Patagonia Milestars are also pretty great tires I hear, but I've never had them. They are a subsidiary company of Nankang, made in Taiwan.”
f150forum.com
“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. Im 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 dont want to trim anything and dont 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!”
r/NissanTitan
·29 upvotes ·2023-03-29
“Put some new tires on the XD today. Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT in 275/70R18. I usually run BFG KO2s on my trucks but wanted to try something different this time.”
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
Michelin Cross Terrain
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT | B · Michelin Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain tire | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 4 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 16 - 18/32″ | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
72
/ 100
Michelin Cross Terrain
Winner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT — better dry, handling and wet. Where the Michelin Cross Terrain is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Michelin Cross Terrain rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 3 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 78 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 78 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 80 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 74 vs 70 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Tire B · Michelin Cross Terrain
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Discoverer AT3 XLT or Cross Terrain?
Which is better in the wet, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Cross Terrain?
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 80 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Cross Terrain?
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 78 vs 70 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Cross Terrain?
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 74 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Discoverer AT3 XLT or Cross Terrain?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 73 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