New Cooper Rugged Trek AT (1 Viewer)

[lx200inAR]

Seems to be marketed as a hybrid Highway/All Terrain tire. Comes in a few LT sizes suitable for 200 series and have some deep treads. No experience with it, just didn't see any posts about them yet.​

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The New Cooper® Discoverer® Rugged Trek Tires Are Finally Here| Cooper Tire

The all-new Discoverer® Rugged Trek™ is the ultimate suburban cruiser. It’s an all-season tire featuring an aggressive tread design that delivers excellent traction and comfort for daily commutes and weekend adventures.

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DISCOVERER® RUGGED TREK™​

Fits SUV and TruckAll-Season

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Up To 60,000 Miles Treadwear Protection

• Aggressive tread design offers a tough look
• Excellent on-road traction and comfort
• Two sidewall designs for versatile style

Tires For Tough Style and On-Road Performance
The all-new Discoverer® Rugged Trek™ is the ultimate suburban cruiser. It’s an all-season tire featuring an aggressive tread design that delivers excellent traction and comfort for daily commutes and weekend adventures. Don’t be surprised to see other on-road tires shaking in their treads as you roll through your neighborhood with Discoverer® Rugged Trek™.

• DEEP TREAD DEPTHS​

  16/32nds (SUV) & 18.5/32nds (LT)

• EARTH DIGGERS™​

  Large shoulder scoops and lugs combine to forcefully dig into dirt, sand and mud.

• STONE BLOCKADES™​

  Jutting ridges expel lodged stones and protect against sharp rocks.

• STABLE TRAC™ TECHNOLOGY​

  Omni-directional, micro gauge siping enhances traction on roads and surfaces, improving stability and control.

• WHISPER GROOVES™ TECHNOLOGY​

  Specially designed sound barrier walls reduces road noise.

 

[Tex68w]

Looks more like an AT to me than Hybrid. The new Hancook DynaPro MT2 looks promising as well.

 

[lx200inAR]

Maybe so....if the slotting on their website isn't arbitrary, looks like they land it between the AT3 XLT and the S/T Maxx

 

[terdrocket]

The largest is a 285/70/17

 

[lx200inAR]

Yeah, there are a few big 20's, but the 17's and 18's stop at 33.

 

[PDoyle]

Cooper tire is now owned by GoodYear. FYI

 

[UCrazyKid]

Need more sizes and maybe some load C LT’s. I like all the wipes, I need a tire that handles snow and ice in Chicago area. Not 3 peak rates though. I think I’ll stick to the Wildpeak AT3w.

 

[AnyMal]

Anyone have any review of this on the 200?

It is indeed limited to 33" but looks like an awesome tire with true integrated shoulder and good siping.

 

[jefo13]

Interesting offering, looks like the largest 275/70 out there 33.7”x11.1” most seem to be 33.2”x11”

 

[lx200inAR]

Yes, in looking at these again. It's one of the most aggressive ISO metric offerings out there. Standard 33" ISO tires with 16/32nds tread depth. The LT rated tires have 18.5/32nds Most other brands of LT tires are only 16-ish /32ndswith the ISO/P Metric versions being 11-13 32nds.

For those who wanted to start close to stock on a 17" wheel, the 285/70R17 ISO tire looks pretty nice.

 

[TLC2013]

I was initially intrigued by this one too, especially in the LT 275/70R18 size. A couple "negatives" for me and my needs are that it lacks a 3 ply sidewall and the LT sizes are not snow rated. When I reached out to Cooper a while back they mentioned they do not plan on adding the 3pmsf to the LT Tires, bummer.

 

[tacoduck]

Subbed. I’m new tire shopping.

 

[1Maverick]

Why can’t we get D rated a/t tires in 34” on. 18” wheels? Not everyone needs an E rated tire if you rarely tow. Seems to me D rated tires would sell well in a 295/70r18 or 285/70r18

 

[TimCFJ40]

Why can’t we get D rated a/t tires in 34” on. 18” wheels? Not everyone needs an E rated tire if you rarely tow. Seems to me D rated tires would sell well in a 295/70r18 or 285/70r18

Honestly, I don’t think most people can tell the difference between a D and an E, and it looks like most tire manufacturers agree, and have lumped everything into P/ISO metric, C, and E load ratings. (Or maybe the load ranges available match the common vehicle sizes… P/ISO for light SUVs and crossovers, C for 1/2 ton trucks, and E for 3/4 and 1 tons). Most of the D rated tires seem to be unusual sizes, like Kenda’s 35x10.50R17.

I went from D rated KO2s to C rated on my Tacoma and I can’t tell the difference. I’d suspect the same tire in E to D rated on a 200 would likely be a similarly unnoticeable difference.

You’ll get way more ride difference changing tire manufacturer and model than the difference between D and E rated tires in the same size and model.

 

[TimCFJ40]

As to the OP’s original question, the Rugged Trek looks like a good Hybrid Mud/AllTerrain, and seem to slot in cooper’s line-up accordingly. I almost bought a set last winter, but missed a sale and then they got expensive and hard to find…

If you’re considering the Rugged Trek, also note that there’s a new Toyo Open Country RT Trail available that looks good as well.