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Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 — 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.
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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 AT3 XLT | Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | 72 |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | 72 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 60 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | 72 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 68 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | 60 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 68 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT | Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 70 |
| Dry | 97 | 82 |
| Wet | 94 | 71 |
| Snow | 89 | 61 |
| Comfort | 93 | 71 |
| Noise | 93 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 93 | 68 |
| Handling | 94 | 68 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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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 Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 receives highly polarized feedback, often serving as polarizing original equipment on popular SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. While some users praise its dry-road stability, longevity, and value, a significant portion of owners report dissatisfaction regarding wet-weather confidence, excessive road noise, and inconsistent tread wear.
Pros
- Strong dry-pavement grip and straight-line stability
- Competitive price point and value for money
- High mileage potential for some drivers
- Capable performance on light unpaved or rural roads
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning
- High levels of road noise on various surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of rapid wear
- Lack of confidence in winter conditions, including snow and ice
Observations
- Users of AWD vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 report highly variable experiences, ranging from excellent longevity to premature wear and poor wet-traction handling.
- The tire is frequently criticized for its lack of winter capability, with many owners noting it is unsuitable for anything beyond light, dry conditions.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Community members express strong satisfaction with the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, highlighting its smooth ride quality, impressive comfort, and quietness compared to competing all-terrain tires like BFG KO2 and Toyo Open Country A/T II. Users also appreciate the solid value when purchased through online retailers during holiday sales, though questions occasionally arise regarding specific winter rating designations.
“New shoes this week, Cooper Discoverer At3 XLT. I’m really impressed so far.”
“Put some new tires on the XD today. Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT in 275/70R18. I usually run BFG KO2s on my trucks but wanted to try something different this time.”
“Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT Picked up a set of Discoverer AT3 XLT from simple tire. With the 4th of July discounts all 4 were under 1k before taxes. I had the AT3 4S on a previous ram and they held up so I’m expecting good things here.”
“New Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT 275/75R20 these ride way better than my old Open Country A/T II”
Based on 7 community posts
Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT | B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 3 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 17″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 16 - 18/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 360 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Cooper
Dunlop
Winner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT — better snow, handling and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 89 vs 61 on snow.
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 94 vs 68 on handling.
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 93 vs 68 on noise.
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 93 vs 68 on treadwear.
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.