Tire Debate, and Go! Help me decide.

[D4Runner]

After much, much, much research I have narrowed my new tire purchase choice to two different tires for my 2014 SR5P 4R. So what exactly am I looking for? I want a very strong, reliable all weather, all terrain tire that I can daily drive and go off road when needed. A tire that has grip for dry, wet, snow, dirt, ice. The two tires that I have narrowed it down to are BFG All-Terrain A/T KO2 and Cooper Discoverer A/T3. I just need to hear a last few reviews to push me towards an informed and sound decision. Thanks in advance for everyone's input.

 

[Randyosb]

Size?

 

[cleveland48]

I'm a huge fan of the Cooper at3. Never owns the ko or ko2, but they have a huge following. My at3 performed great in all conditions, and pretty dang good in slick red clay also.

 

[Jabberjaw]

Cooper S/T MAXX 255/80R17 pizza cutters

Aggressive with great road manners. Very happy with them on/offroad, rain, snow, etc. Not the quietest, not annoyingly loud.

 

[cpark_12]

Cooper AT3's all the way! I'm convinced they'll go through anything and still ride great on the road! You could also look at the Cooper ATP. They're just a hair more aggressive, but still are great on the road too!

 

[revox92]

Another +1 on cooper, excellent tires for less. Just right aggressive look

 

[WI_4Runner]

AT3's going on my rig this weekend. Will report back after some mileage, taking them up to the ski mountains next weekend. Had the stock Dueler 840 HT's on, still have 6/32" left, but are not biting well as they age and I'd rather buy tires a bit early then have an accident and deal with higher insurance rates as a 26 year old.

KO2's sure look nice on 4Runners, but E rating/10 ply is a bit much for our setup IMO. I have also heard they are questionable as far as traction in the rain & snow we get in the Northwest, particularly during the back half of their tread life.

AT3 seems to be one of the most well regarded "wet" weather treads available and people do say they tackle the snow and dirt quite well in addition.

In reality a DD is on pavement 95+% of the time, so I went with practicality over looks. I peeked at Duratracs, K02's, Grabber AT2's, you name it.... Excited to get my AT3's put on, $750 out the door also felt like a great value.

 

[Bob J]

Another AT3 fan.... Quiet and well mannered in every condition mine have encountered....

 

[Tarp Man]

Another vote for the AT3

I have them on my '99 LTD in stock LT265/70/16 E rated and am blown away just how good they are without shouting AGRO. I haven't noticed a big downside to having the E rated tire, except I do notice the handling difference from my P-rated snow tires in same size. The AT3's feel solid and confident.

I posted another review on another thread, but check out the Expedition Portal tire review. AT3's were top rated AT tire.