Howdy- As the title implies, I’m looking for new tires for my 97 80 series. I haven’t decided between 265/75r16 or 285/75r16, but I’m leaning toward the 265. My anticipated use will be mostly pavement and gravel roads, plus some rocky trails, but no real rock crawling. I’m looking for durability, toughness, and good off-road capability, with low road noise. And, they may occasionally see snow and ice. I’m trying to decide between the 4S model and the LT model, so any experience, thoughts, feedback, etc. would be welcome. If I do go with the LT, I’d likely go with the E rated version, but I’d love to hear if that’s a good or bad idea and why. Thanks in advance! Don
Cooper Discoverer AT3: 4S or LT? (1 Viewer)
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For your use, the LT is much better. If anything, I'd go XLT over the 4S.
If you had something like a Highlander or rav4 that stayed on pavement - for example - the 4S would be a good choice there.
If you had something like a Highlander or rav4 that stayed on pavement - for example - the 4S would be a good choice there.
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Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
I have been running the Cooper Discovery AT3 "C" rated 265/75R16 on my 2007 Tacoma TRD for almost seven years (bought new in June 2016). Tires have traveled both on and off road in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington State - tires have ~53,000 miles on them and wearing very well! Overall have been satisfied with the performance both on and off-road.
Obviously on a heavier vehicle like a 80 Series how well these tires will wear will likely be different. For a LC wagon like a 80 or 100 the "E" rated version of the tire would be a better choice.
Obviously on a heavier vehicle like a 80 Series how well these tires will wear will likely be different. For a LC wagon like a 80 or 100 the "E" rated version of the tire would be a better choice.
Go with the XLT. Mine have been fantastic
COYS
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Cooper Discoverer (not Discovery) AT3s were released in 2018 homey.
I'd take a good look at the AT3 XLTs. They're light like the ubiquitous KO2s, quiet that is the modern AT tire and competitively priced. Gl!
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285s fit on stock suspension, but size is up to you of course. I'm sure the LT will be fine.
The XLT was one of the two other tires I was considering at the time I bought my Toyo AT3, seems like a good one
The XLT was one of the two other tires I was considering at the time I bought my Toyo AT3, seems like a good one
77mustard40
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AT3 XLT’s for me in 315’s, dead quiet, round, good wet traction and pretty good off-road. I’ll buy another set when these give up.
