Anything better than Cooper Discoverer for snow/noise?

[JPL]

depends on tire size, location, shipping costs before the rebates



what size?

265/70-16

 

[JPL]

Would you have a winter set and a summer set?
I would not buy anything for winter use without the mountain/snowflake symbol on the side. Going is not the issue, stopping is the problem.

Check out the goodyear duratrac for an AT with the mountain snowflake that is great in winter and lasts long.

I have both the Geolander i/t g072 winter tires on 2 4runners for winter and the ATS on one. ATS is bad for me in the winter. The Geolander i/t g072 winter tires has been extremely good. If that's the Geolander you had for winter and you liked it, why change the formula.

Na, I only want one set & I wasn't 100% happy with the Geolandars.

 

[WXman]

no matter how i add and subtract

i get 632-80-30=522 and cant get to the 415 price. was the discount for ordering online $108??

I was wrong, mine were $152 normal price. So they came to $608. Then I got the $110 in rebates and another discount for ordering online which was somewhere around $100ish. In addition to this, DTD sometimes gives a $50 forum rebate if you ask nice enough. They run promotions all the time. Every week it's something new sometimes. In any case, paying $800 to $1000 for tires at a local shop is foolish in 2013.

 

[WXman]

The "mountain snowflake symbol" is an old and outdated standard. If you really want snow/ice traction then get a dedicated winter tire. Otherwise, get a new AT tire with the most modern technology such as the Cooper AT3.

The BFG KO, General AT2, etc. may have the snowflake but they are among the worst winter tires I've ever used.

 

[Purelife]

I got my set for $415 delivered last month from discounttiredirect. You can't beat it.

So cheap? How? I'd buy a set tomorrow for that price.
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[WXman]

So cheap? How? I'd buy a set tomorrow for that price.
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I explained how above.

Even right this very second you can order a set of them for $498 after rebates, and even less if you get them to knock off some while you're on the phone with them. They have other tires for even less.

 

[me_rikey]

i vote for my tires. they're nothing short of amazing. several friends run them on their jeeps with great success. i was pulling f150s out of the snow last winter.

 

[awdjunkies]

i vote for my tires. they're nothing short of amazing. several friends run them on their jeeps with great success. i was pulling f150s out of the snow last winter.

How are they on Ice? did you have any problems? Obviously not looking to drive like an asshat but, would like to know the traction/stopping is there when you need it most.

 

[me_rikey]

How are they on Ice? did you have any problems? Obviously not looking to drive like an asshat but, would like to know the traction/stopping is there when you need it most.

these tires are fantastic. i now live back in Missouri; however, the snows in Colorado and here haven't been an issue. These tires grab the snow just fine, and I keep them aired up around 36 psi. the only time I've dropped them was to pull out that f150 which was not only stuck in snow, but spun itself deep into mud. i dropped them down to about 16 psi, and worked it out.

for ice.. well that's a tough on. i don't think much any tire matters unless you have studs or chains. tires can't grab into ice when it's frozen solid. these tires do perform very well, but any ice driving should be taken seriously regardless of tire.. if you're driving strictly on ice, and a lot, i would get a dedicated studded tire. traction for stop and go is very good for all the elements -- ice isn't bad though, at times i had to really work to get the runner to really lose control. i would be careful on ice no matter what..

i wouldn't hesitate to buy these tires again, and again, and again. there on road, off road, mud, water, and snow capabilities are amazing -- price is too.

 

[awdjunkies]

these tires are fantastic. i now live back in Missouri; however, the snows in Colorado and here haven't been an issue. These tires grab the snow just fine, and I keep them aired up around 36 psi. the only time I've dropped them was to pull out that f150 which was not only stuck in snow, but spun itself deep into mud. i dropped them down to about 16 psi, and worked it out.

for ice.. well that's a tough on. i don't think much any tire matters unless you have studs or chains. tires can't grab into ice when it's frozen solid. these tires do perform very well, but any ice driving should be taken seriously regardless of tire.. if you're driving strictly on ice, and a lot, i would get a dedicated studded tire. traction for stop and go is very good for all the elements -- ice isn't bad though, at times i had to really work to get the runner to really lose control. i would be careful on ice no matter what..

i wouldn't hesitate to buy these tires again, and again, and again. there on road, off road, mud, water, and snow capabilities are amazing -- price is too.

Of course... See this is why (As we have a lot of wintery ice, and at times more so than snow, where I live) I was leaning towards the General Grabbers, due to the nature of being able to add studs when needed.

I think over all, I have narrowed my search to 3; The grabber AT2s, the Dynapros, or the Discovery A/T3s

 

[CAN-03runner]

The "mountain snowflake symbol" is an old and outdated standard. If you really want snow/ice traction then get a dedicated winter tire. Otherwise, get a new AT tire with the most modern technology such as the Cooper AT3.

The BFG KO, General AT2, etc. may have the snowflake but they are among the worst winter tires I've ever used.

Mountain snowflake is old standard. But those are the dedicated winter tires. Which dedicated winter tire are you thinking of that does not have the mountain snowflake?

 

[SCelcid16]

Sorry if this seems like a repost, I posted in the wrong forum, mine is a gen4 not 3, duh, anyway, ready to pull the trigger on a set of tires and searches & posted here and it seems that the Cooper Discoverer AT3's are in the lead. Main concerns are snow & road noise followed by tread life. Others that were brought up were Micheline LTX, but for every good response there are two that say "not great in snow", Firestone Destination, Bridgestone Revo II's (not too much info), & BFG A/T's, but with the BFG's came opinions of beeing on the louder side. I am coming out of a set of Geolandars, they were pretty good, but in the snow they seemed they needed to warm up a bit before they started to grip & on the last 1/3 of their life they got a little noisy. Thanks guys/gals any info would be great!

Just got these tires yesterday and absolutely love them! The ride is so much smoother, quiet, and the tires look awesome. Great tread and couldnt be happier with them. Great price and they are not loud at all.

 

[macoyle]

Im a huge fan of BFG A/T's, I ran them for 3 years while I was stationed in Alaska and and between the snow and ice I had great traction and mileage out of them. I HIGHLY recommend them!

 

[MikeInNH]

I have the Cooper AT3's and about to buy another set. They are EXCELLENT tires. Very very very good in snow and wet weather....just and all around excellent tire.

As for noise...they are noisier then a HT rated tire...but decently quiet for a good AT tire.

 

[me_rikey]

Of course... See this is why (As we have a lot of wintery ice, and at times more so than snow, where I live) I was leaning towards the General Grabbers, due to the nature of being able to add studs when needed.

I think over all, I have narrowed my search to 3; The grabber AT2s, the Dynapros, or the Discovery A/T3s

Being able to add studs and remove them? Sounds interesting to me -- I'd have to see how they accomplish this. Good luck in your search, definitely let us know what you get!

 

[WXman]

My understanding is that you have the tires studded when they are brand new, or you don't do it at all. I don't think it's something that you do at half tread, or something that you put in/out. You stud them when new so the holes aren't all jacked up from road wear and then you run 'em until they're dead.