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Cooper Discoverer SRX vs Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 — Compared (September 2026)
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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
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer SRX | Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer SRX | Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer SRX | Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer SRX | Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 10 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer SRX | Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer SRX | Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer SRX | Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 30 |
| America's Tire owners | 95 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer SRX | Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 43 |
| Dry | 97 | 30 |
| Wet | 93 | 30 |
| Snow | 87 | – |
| Comfort | 93 | 10 |
| Noise | 91 | – |
| Treadwear | 91 | 90 |
| Handling | 95 | 30 |
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 receives highly critical feedback, with users reporting significant issues regarding traction and ride quality. The tire is described as excessively hard, leading to poor grip in both wet and dry conditions and a harsh, uncomfortable driving experience.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Extremely poor wet and dry road traction
- Harsh and uncomfortable ride quality
- Excessively hard rubber compound
- Lack of compliance even at lower tire pressures
Observations
- Users on lightweight 4WD vehicles like the Suzuki Jimny report that the tire compound is too stiff to provide adequate feedback or comfort.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Cooper Discoverer SRX
The Cooper Discoverer SRX is generally viewed as a reliable all-season highway tire, with users noting good past experiences and comparing them favorably or alternatively against competitors like Michelin. While some owners appreciate their performance for regular paved and light road driving, others note their weight impact relative to stock tires or debate their similarities to newer Cooper models.
“Cooper tires similarities Is the discoverer crossrange the new discoverer srx? I’ve had probably 4-5 sets of srx between current and previous cars and they all look exactly like this. Google says they are completely different tires but in terms of looks they are absolutely identical. 🤔”
“I’ve had Cooper Discoverer SRX (all-season) with good experience.”
“Tire recommendations that are lighter than Wildpeaks BLUF: Looking for an off-road capable tire (225/65R17) that doesn't weigh as much as a Falken Wildpeak. I'm aware off-road tires weigh more by design -- beefy treads, blocks, and sidewalls come at a cost weight-wise. That much I understand. That said, Falken Wildpeaks (30 lbs), Geolandar A/T G015s (30.3 lbs), Toyo Open Country A/T III (32 lbs) and even something more mild like a Cooper Discoverer SRX (31 lbs) represent a nearly 25% increase in rotational mass (I think that is the correct term) over the stock Dueler H/P Sport AS tires, and therefore will drag down MPGs and wear on the drivetrain a bit more over time. Is anyone aware of AT or AT-style tires that are fairly close to the OEM tire weight? Did anyone else shopping for tires take weight into account? I'm not in need of something super aggressive, but I do like to take on mild to moderate trails at the local OHV park, as well as the occasional dirt road overloading trip. The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is at least under 30 at 29 lbs, as is the 28 lbs Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax which integrates "all-terrain tire technology" according to the TireRack page. And the Firestone Destination LE 2 only weighs 24 lbs, and the LE 3 is 23 lbs. but I'm not sure how off-road capable those tires are. Thank you, this has been my Ted Talk. Read more”
“New tires.. for 2015 Limited 4WD....Michelin Defender LTX M/S vs Cooper Discoverer SRX I have had the Coopers for a while now but am looking to get a new set of tires. Should I go with them again or try out the Michelins? The Michelins seem to get good reviews and they're about the same price across both brands. What do you think? Mostly highway driving btw Read more”
Based on 5 community posts
Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer SRX | B · Nexen Roadian A/T 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 3 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 13/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 600 - 740 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Cooper
Nexen
Winner: Cooper Discoverer SRX — better comfort, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Cooper Discoverer SRX scores 93 vs 10 on comfort.
Cooper Discoverer SRX scores 97 vs 30 on dry.
Cooper Discoverer SRX scores 95 vs 30 on handling.
Cooper Discoverer SRX scores 93 vs 30 on wet.
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.