Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: Discoverer S/T Maxx and Transforce AT2 are level at 65.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 64 · 325 reviews
“I have the 285/75-16 Discoverer MAXX on my 05 CCSB and I love them. They ride nice, are quiet and work well when hauling my Tractor . As far as the feeling when turning they do feel a little different but it has not affected the handeling of the truck at all. I def . recommend getting this tire .”
Tests – · none yet Owners 64 · 17 reviews
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Discoverer S/T Maxx | Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 71 | 62 |
| Source | Discoverer S/T Maxx | Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 70 | 66 |
| Source | Discoverer S/T Maxx | Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 61 | 65 |
| Source | Discoverer S/T Maxx | Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 58 | 50 |
| Source | Discoverer S/T Maxx | Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 48 | 68 |
| Source | Discoverer S/T Maxx | Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 66 | 67 |
| Source | Discoverer S/T Maxx | Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 51 | 58 |
| Category | Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx | Firestone Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 65 |
| Dry | 70 | 64 |
| Wet | 70 | 67 |
| Snow | 64 | 67 |
| Comfort | 63 | 60 |
| Noise | 59 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 67 |
| Handling | 51 | 58 |
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Discoverer S/T Maxx
Transforce AT2
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From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment regarding the Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx is largely positive, with drivers praising its off-road traction in mud and rocks, durability, and quiet on-road ride. Users frequently note its towing capability and solid performance, though some discuss questions about cornering feel, pricing, and available sizing options.
“Interesting, I'm considering a Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport or Discoverer S/T Maxx in 245/70r16 for my Nissan. All of the reviews are excellent and have been recommended from friends using both types, one on little Suzuki Jimny and one on GC 2.7 diesel. According to them they are great both on pavement and off road, with GC driver being long time off roader.”
“I have 285/75-r16 on my f-150 and love them. I've put them through hell (rocks, mud, sand, rim breaking in half and truck skidding down the road on it) and the have held up amazing. My old set of cooper st's last around 60k and still had a little life left. Ill never run any thing but coopers now. and for the record i had that tire checked out by 3 different tire shops and they all said it was fine.”
Based on 10 community posts
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| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx | B · Firestone Transforce AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 30 | 17 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 19/32″ | 32/32″ |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Outlined White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi | 80 psi |
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
Firestone Transforce AT2
Too close to call: Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx and Firestone Transforce AT2 are within 2 points overall. Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx is stronger on dry, wet and comfort. Firestone Transforce AT2 is stronger on noise, handling and snow.
Firestone Transforce AT2 scores 67 vs 59 on noise.
Firestone Transforce AT2 scores 58 vs 51 on handling.
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx scores 70 vs 64 on dry.
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx scores 70 vs 67 on wet.
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
