79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
38 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 vs Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
94
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
416 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 if noise matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 4S leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | All Terrain TA KO2 | Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 84 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 98 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 4S leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | All Terrain TA KO2 | Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 81 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 96 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 4S leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | All Terrain TA KO2 | Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 86 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 4S leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | All Terrain TA KO2 | Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 82 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 95 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
All Terrain TA KO2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | All Terrain TA KO2 | Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| America's Tire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 4S leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | All Terrain TA KO2 | Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 69 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 4S leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | All Terrain TA KO2 | Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 78 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 96 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 | Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 94 |
| Dry | 82 | 97 |
| Wet | 67 | 96 |
| Snow | 81 | 90 |
| Comfort | 72 | 95 |
| Noise | 100 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 92 |
| Handling | 72 | 96 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
94
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is widely regarded as a benchmark for off-road durability and rugged versatility, excelling in gravel, sand, and rocky terrain. While users praise its longevity and aggressive aesthetic, there is a consistent consensus regarding its declining performance in wet conditions and increased road noise as the rubber compound hardens over time.
Pros
- Exceptional off-road durability and puncture resistance
- Strong traction in gravel, sand, and rocky terrain
- Long tread life and high mileage capability
- Aggressive, iconic visual appeal
Cons
- Significant loss of wet-weather grip and braking performance
- Increased road noise and harsh ride quality as the tire ages
- Rubber compound tends to harden, negatively impacting cold-weather and wet-surface traction
- Poor performance on ice and hard-packed snow
Observations
- Users with lighter vehicles or vans (e.g., Sprinter) report varying experiences with noise and comfort, often noting that the tire's weight impacts ride quality.
- Owners of heavy-duty 4x4s and trucks frequently highlight the tire's ability to handle high-speed gravel and heavy loads without structural failure.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
The Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S is widely praised by the community for its quiet and comfortable highway ride, excellent wet and snow traction, and solid fuel efficiency. Drivers appreciate its balance of rugged aesthetics and daily drivability, though recent discussions highlight growing concerns over reported product discontinuations and sizing shortages.
r/HondaElement
·74 upvotes ·2021-02-15
“Got some 225/75/16 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s - Great fit on stock setup.”
r/4x4
·12 upvotes ·2026-07-08
“They Discontinued My Tire! I've been using Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s forever. For some reason Cooper, in it's infinite wisdom, has discontinued the 265 75r 16 size so I need a replacment. I'm in Southern California and do quite a bit of wildlife habitat restoration work in dry desert conditions. This involves lots and lots of highway miles as well as dirt roads from good to, on what planet is this a road. Occasionally we are even driving up dry washes, trying to avoid all the nasty sidewall eating rocks and spiny bushes. The tread on the discoverer is pretty modest and quite on the highway but when aired downed, runs well in sandy conditions. They even work pretty well in rocky conditions. The other thing is they wear really well. Ive got 60k+ miles on my current set and can squeeze another 10k out of them if I have to. So to the point, Im looking for suggestions for a replacment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.”
r/JeepRenegade
·6 upvotes ·2020-08-24
“New tires: Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Needed a 3PMSF tire and these Coopers edged out the Wildpeak AT3Ws based on wear rating and highway performance. Also, Cooper has a promo right now for a $70 mail in rebate. MPG has been about the same, maybe slightly better. Visually, I like them, more rugged than the stock Falkens. Highway and forest road driving has been solid. Stock size, 215/65R17, on a 2020 TH: Read more”
r/tires
·3 upvotes ·2026-05-26
“New tire advice from people who know about cooper Ive had these discoverer at3 4s since 2022. I need to replace them and ive heard they stopped making them. Before this it had discoverer RTX and discoverer LSX tires. The ones people are saying kinda took over are the road and trail AT but they look way more offroad styled then the at3s did. I dont drive offroad but i dont want strictly highway tires. I do drive on the highway though and haul a bit does cooper have anything else or is the road and trail AT a good replacement? Read more”
Top themes
#Highway performance and low noise#Wet and snow traction#Tread wear and longevity#Availability and discontinuation rumors#Light off-road capability#Fuel economy and MPG
Based on 15 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 | B · Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 16 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 13 - 15/32″ | 12 - 14/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 620 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi | 44 - 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
BFGoodrich
94
/ 100
Cooper
Winner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S scores 96 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S scores 96 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S scores 95 vs 72 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S scores 97 vs 82 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
Tire B · Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.