Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 67 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 30 in 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (snow handling (tester's mark))
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Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T — 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 1 + 1 road tests and 7 + 65 owner reviews. How we score
Baja Boss A/T is ahead, 71–65
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Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 78 · 65 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 30 in 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (snow traction)
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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62
Dry
Baja Boss A/T +668Why this score
Source Discoverer Stronghold AT Baja Boss A/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 60 59 Reviews found online 65 82 Discoverer Stronghold AT: 60% × 59.7 + 40% × 65.2 = 62
Baja Boss A/T: 60% × 59 + 40% × 82 = 68
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65
Wet
Baja Boss A/T +469Why this score
Source Discoverer Stronghold AT Baja Boss A/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 62 60 Reviews found online 70 83 Discoverer Stronghold AT: 60% × 62.2 + 40% × 70.3 = 65
Baja Boss A/T: 60% × 60 + 40% × 82.9 = 69
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71
Snow
Baja Boss A/T +677Why this score
Source Discoverer Stronghold AT Baja Boss A/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 77 ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 62 81 Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 77% 71% Ice Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 94% 82% Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 94% 95% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 77% 96% Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 85% Discoverer Stronghold AT: 60% × 77.4 + 40% × 62.1 = 71
Baja Boss A/T: 60% × 73.8 (est.) + 40% × 80.9 = 77
No road tests of snow for Baja Boss A/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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56
Comfort
Baja Boss A/T +1672Why this score
Source Discoverer Stronghold AT Baja Boss A/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 49 69 Reviews found online 61 74 Discoverer Stronghold AT: 40% × 48.6 + 60% × 60.8 = 56
Baja Boss A/T: 40% × 69 + 60% × 74.4 = 72
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57
Noise
Baja Boss A/T +1370Why this score
Source Discoverer Stronghold AT Baja Boss A/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 55 72 Reviews found online 60 66 Discoverer Stronghold AT: 60% × 55.1 + 40% × 59.7 = 57
Baja Boss A/T: 60% × 72 + 40% × 66.4 = 70
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70
Treadwear
Baja Boss A/T +272Why this score
Source Discoverer Stronghold AT Baja Boss A/T Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 72 75 Discoverer Stronghold AT: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 72.2 = 70
Baja Boss A/T: 60% × 69.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.2 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Discoverer Stronghold AT. 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 Baja Boss A/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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71
Handling (owners)
Baja Boss A/T +273Why this score
Source Discoverer Stronghold AT Baja Boss A/T Reviews found online 71 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT | Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 71 |
| Dry | 62 | 68 |
| Wet | 65 | 69 |
| Snow | 71 | 77 |
| Comfort | 56 | 72 |
| Noise | 57 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 73 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Discoverer Stronghold AT
71
/ 100
Baja Boss A/T
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT finished ahead 1 times and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Discoverer Stronghold AT | Baja Boss A/T | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 91% #8/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 93% #9/9 · 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 88% #8/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 85% #8/9 · 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 91% #7/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 97% #6/9 · 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 77% | 71% | +6.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test · 265/70 R17 |
| Ice Traction | Snow | 94% | 82% | +11.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test · 265/70 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% | 95% | −1.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test · 265/70 R17 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 100% | 85% | +14.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test · 265/70 R17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 77% | 96% | −18.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test · 265/70 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 73% #12/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 83% #3/9 · 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 70% #12/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 81% #3/9 · 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/30 | #9/30 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test · 265/70 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Discoverer Stronghold AT
Pros
- Exceptional traction in snow, ice, and winter conditions
- Great capability for heavy-duty towing and plowing
- Affordable pricing compared to premium alternatives like Nitto
Cons
- Noticeable road noise at higher speeds for some users
- Occasional reports of steering wander compared to older models like the AT3 XLT
Tire B Baja Boss A/T
Pros
- Exceptional off-road and all-weather traction (mud, sand, rock, snow, and rain)
- Surprisingly low road noise for an aggressive, deep-treaded all-terrain tire
- Aggressive, visually striking aesthetic featuring robust side biters and thick sidewalls
Cons
- Shorter than expected tread life for some users, with a few reporting replacement needed around 30,000 to 33,000 miles
- Tires are notably heavy, which can negatively impact fuel economy
- Some users experienced high-speed balancing issues or vibrations around 70 mph
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT | B · Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain tire | All-Terrain tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 27 | 35 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 16 - 17/32″ | 16 - 19/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 600 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 65 - 80 psi | 44 - 80 psi |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT
71
/ 100
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T
Winner: Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T — better comfort, noise and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T scores 72 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T scores 70 vs 57 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T scores 68 vs 62 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T scores 77 vs 71 on snow.
Tire A · Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT
Tire B · Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T
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Discoverer Stronghold AT or Baja Boss A/T?
Which is better in the wet, Discoverer Stronghold AT or Baja Boss A/T?
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, 69 vs 65 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Discoverer Stronghold AT or Baja Boss A/T?
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, 68 vs 62 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Discoverer Stronghold AT or Baja Boss A/T?
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, 77 vs 71 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Discoverer Stronghold AT or Baja Boss A/T?
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, 70 vs 57 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Discoverer Stronghold AT or Baja Boss A/T?
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, 72 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Discoverer Stronghold AT or Baja Boss A/T?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 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