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Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx vs Yokohama A.Drive — 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 325 + 28 owner reviews. How we score

Discoverer S/T Maxx is ahead, 67–62

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Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
Tire ACooper

Discoverer S/T Maxx

All Season

Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 325 reviews

“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.”

Yokohama A.Drive
Tire BYokohama

A.Drive

Summer

Tests – · none yet Owners 60 · 28 reviews

Category by category

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

  1. 70

    Dry

    Discoverer S/T Maxx +9
    61
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxA.Drive
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7158

    Discoverer S/T Maxx: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 71 = 70

    A.Drive: 60% × 63.7 (est.) + 40% × 57.7 = 61

    No road tests of dry for Discoverer S/T Maxx. 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 A.Drive. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 70

    Wet

    Discoverer S/T Maxx +8
    62
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxA.Drive
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7059

    Discoverer S/T Maxx: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 70 = 70

    A.Drive: 60% × 63.5 (est.) + 40% × 58.6 = 62

    No road tests of wet for Discoverer S/T Maxx. 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 A.Drive. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 64

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxA.Drive
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)–
    Reviews found online60–

    Discoverer S/T Maxx: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 60.1 = 64

    No road tests of snow for Discoverer S/T Maxx. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 63

    Comfort

    A.Drive +1
    64
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxA.Drive
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online5758

    Discoverer S/T Maxx: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 57.3 = 63

    A.Drive: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.2 = 64

    No road tests of comfort for Discoverer S/T Maxx or A.Drive. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 60

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxA.Drive
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)–
    Reviews found online48–

    Discoverer S/T Maxx: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 48 = 60

    No road tests of noise for Discoverer S/T Maxx. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    Discoverer S/T Maxx +1
    65
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxA.Drive
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online6664

    Discoverer S/T Maxx: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 66

    A.Drive: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 64.4 = 65

    No road tests of treadwear for Discoverer S/T Maxx. 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 A.Drive. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 51

    Handling (owners)

    A.Drive +8
    59
    Why this score
    SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxA.Drive
    Reviews found online5159
Scores at a glance
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx vs Yokohama A.Drive: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Discoverer S/T MaxxYokohama A.Drive
Relative Score 67 62
Dry 70 61
Wet 70 62
Snow 64 –
Comfort 63 64
Noise 60 –
Treadwear 66 65
Handling (owners) 51 59

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Headline score

Discoverer S/T Maxx

A.Drive

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 S/T Maxx

Pros

  • Aggressive all-terrain tread pattern that excels in dirt, gravel, sand, and moderate mud
  • Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride on the highway for such a rugged tire
  • Exceptional sidewall strength and puncture resistance against sharp rocks and debris

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear for some users, particularly on heavier duty or lighter vehicles
  • Subpar wet pavement traction, specifically in cold or greasy conditions
  • Stiff ride quality and potential handling vagueness or steering pull if pressures are not meticulously tuned
All owner themes in the Discoverer S/T Maxx review

Tire B A.Drive

Pros

  • Competitive price point offering good value for money
  • Reliable and predictable grip in dry road conditions
  • Solid durability and tread life for many users

Cons

  • Significant issues with wet-weather traction and aquaplaning
  • High levels of road noise, particularly at highway speeds
  • Inconsistent tread wear performance across different driving styles
All owner themes in the A.Drive review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx

Positive

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.

Top themes
#off road traction#durability and toughness#quiet highway ride#towing performance#cornering and handling feel#size availability

Based on 10 community posts

Tire B

Yokohama A.Drive

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx B · Yokohama A.Drive
CategoryAll SeasonSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available30—
Rim diameters16″ – 20″—
Tread depth19/32″—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure35 - 80 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx

Yokohama A.Drive

Winner: Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx — better dry and wet. Pick the Yokohama A.Drive if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx scores 70 vs 61 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx scores 70 vs 62 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama A.Drive scores 59 vs 51 on handling.

Tire A · Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
Tire B · Yokohama A.Drive

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Discoverer S/T Maxx or A.Drive?

Which is better in the wet, Discoverer S/T Maxx or A.Drive?

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx, 70 vs 62 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Discoverer S/T Maxx or A.Drive?

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx, 70 vs 61 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Discoverer S/T Maxx or A.Drive?

Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 64 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Discoverer S/T Maxx or A.Drive?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 65 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