4th Gen V8 4x4- Cooper Discoverer Vs. Nitto TG experiences

[Flyer]

Still researching tire choices for my T4R and have read almost every thread and almost every review and test written anywhere. So I actually brought a new tire into the top-choice category....the Cooper Discoverer ATR. This has now become my top choice. The Nitto TG is close though.

I live in Colorado and on weekends, I am on a lot of forest service roads. I detest driving in mud (and thanksfully we don't have much here) so no mudding- ever. I need something that does well in wet and snowy conditions up in the mountains and handle wet driving on the steep mountain roads in the winter.

I have read good things about both these. They have to be a AT tire as well, which these are- but they have to behave decently on the highway and not be too loud. Does anyone have experience with both these or anything for or against either? If I have to pick one, I'd go with the Cooper right now. I was originally going with the Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 but it is #3 now based on really fast wear, per many reviews I read.

Thanks!

 

[chaz]

how bout these coopers, in the size u want? http://www.toyota-4runner.org/off-r...nfed-3-2-cooper-stt-285-70-17-spidertrax.html ATR- http://www.toyota-4runner.org/off-r...sions/48477-nitto-terra-grappler-mileage.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/perfo...rs-more/15645-nitto-terragrappler-review.html have u looked at the goodyear duratrac?l

 

[Jed]

I'm now on my second set of Discoverer ATRs. They are excellent in snow and very quiet on the street. When my current ones wear out, I'll be buying another set for sure.

 

[Jed]

Go here a thread on the subject that has pics of my 4Runner with the Discoverer ATR:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/perfo...71465-tires-should-i-get-michelin-cooper.html

 

[Sporin]

Cooper ATR's, 25k on mine and I like them a lot, good on the road and GREAT in the snow and slop (no offroading yet)

 

[beeftube]

Yeah, but check these prices on the Terra Grappler right now!

4 NEW 265/70-17 Nitto Terra Grappler AT Tires 70R17 R17: eBay Motors (item 190444649725 end time Oct-14-10 12:06:11 PDT)

(they've actually raised them. I got a set of 4 for $585 shipped two days ago from the same auction).

 

[Jed]

Yeah, but check these prices on the Terra Grappler right now!

4 NEW 265/70-17 Nitto Terra Grappler AT Tires 70R17 R17: eBay Motors (item 190444649725 end time Oct-14-10 12:06:11 PDT)

(they've actually raised them. I got a set of 4 for $585 shipped two days ago from the same auction).

Not bad, but you can buy the Discoverer ATR for the same price you paid for the Nittos. Just check Mavis Tires...the price is $146 each.

 

[Flyer]

Interesting info. I will go through this- I also will look at some of the others mentioned though the GYs are very expensive.

Jed: I actually read that thread a while ago- you were the first I saw mention the Discoverer ATR and got me thinking about those.

 

[Jed]

Interesting info. I will go through this- I also will look at some of the others mentioned though the GYs are very expensive.

Jed: I actually read that thread a while ago- you were the first I saw mention the Discoverer ATR and got me thinking about those.

Well, I honestly think the Discoverer ATR will fit your needs perfectly, mostly because you seem to have the same requirements that I do. These tires have decent wear characteristics, they are very good in snow, and they are very quiet on the highway. Plus, they look pretty decent and the price is right too.

I'm actually surprised that there aren't more guys running them. Maybe they are a well-kept secret...not a lot of guys seem to even know about them. And TireRack doesn't even rate/sell Cooper tires I don't think...

 

[Sporin]

Well, I honestly think the Discoverer ATR will fit your needs perfectly, mostly because you seem to have the same requirements that I do. These tires have decent wear characteristics, they are very good in snow, and they are very quiet on the highway. Plus, they look pretty decent and the price is right too.

I'm actually surprised that there aren't more guys running them. Maybe they are a well-kept secret...not a lot of guys seem to even know about them. And TireRack doesn't even rate/sell Cooper tires I don't think...

They are HUGELY popular up here in NH & VT, I see them constantly on all kids of pickups and suv's.

I really was very impressed with them this winter.

 

[Jed]

The Coops eat up the snow!

 

[Jed]

They are HUGELY popular up here in NH & VT, I see them constantly on all kids of pickups and suv's.

I really was very impressed with them this winter.

Yeah, the whole reason I "discovered" them was because I noticed a lot of guys with plow trucks were running them here in New York. I figured they must be good in snow if those guys are using them to plow with pick-ups.

 

[Flyer]

Some tires either have a P rating or go straight to an "E" rating". I think the "E" tires will be too stiff and harsh. What load rating are you all running? I don't do any hardcore wheeling but rough/rocky/steep forest service roads are driven on. A few tires have "C" and seems like fewer still have "D" rated models. I don't know what to go for now.

 

[92FS]

i love my coopers they have enough meat on them.

 

[RonMAIDEN]

My previous set of tires were TerraGrapplers (D load rated) and I really liked them and they did great in the snow and wet and the only reason I went with the Duratracs is I wanted something a little more aggressive off road. So far I really like my Goodyears and they served me well last winter but the Nittos did seem to have a little better dry grip.

 

[Flyer]

I'll have to keep an eye out for your T4R- I bet I'll see it on 470 at some point since I live in Littleton (Ken Caryl Valley).

Good to know the TGs come in "D"...not sure if the Coopers come in anything but Standard and "E".

 

[MikesToy]

I vote RonMaiden for T4ROTM of October.

 

[Flyer]

RonMAIDEN- how many miles did your Nittos last and did the D rated tires work well- were they very stiff compared to the Ps?

 

[RonMAIDEN]

I didn't have a problem with my Nitto's D load rating and I got about 45k out of them and even at that point they still had decent dry grip. Nittos are a solid tire for daily driver use.

 

[NickF]

I have discoverer atr's on my 3rd gen. They are fantastic in the snow, very quiet on pavement and are decent in the mud and on dirt. They suck however on wet pavement!
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