94
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
191 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT vs General Grabber AT 2 — Compared (May 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
89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
257 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT — better snow, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 LT leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 LT | Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 LT leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 LT | Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 49 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 LT leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 LT | Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 LT leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 LT | Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 LT leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 LT | Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 LT leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 LT | Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 LT leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 LT | Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 45 | 66 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT | General Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 94 | 89 |
| Dry | 97 | 95 |
| Wet | 95 | 90 |
| Snow | 91 | 85 |
| Comfort | 94 | 88 |
| Noise | 92 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 93 | 89 |
| Handling | 94 | 90 |
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Headline score
94
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 100
Tire B
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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 General Grabber A/T2 (and its successor, the ATX) is widely regarded as a high-value, rugged all-terrain tire that excels in snow, ice, and off-road conditions. While most users praise its aggressive aesthetic, durability, and superior winter performance compared to more expensive competitors, some report issues with road noise, fuel economy, and a tendency for the tread to retain small rocks.
Pros
- Exceptional traction in deep snow, ice, and mud
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands like BFG
- Rugged, aggressive aesthetic with effective rim protection
- Strong durability and long tread life for many users
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride on pavement for an all-terrain tire
Cons
- Tread pattern prone to picking up and throwing small rocks
- Noticeable decrease in fuel economy (MPG)
- Occasional reports of premature tread wear or tires going out of shape
- Increased road noise, particularly as the tire ages
- Some users report poor wet-weather grip on specific road surfaces
Observations
- Heavy-duty truck owners (2500/3500 series) report good stability while towing, though proper inflation pressure is critical to avoid a 'floating' or swaying sensation.
- Users on smaller SUVs or crossovers occasionally report faster tread wear and higher noise levels compared to truck applications.
- Load Range E variants are highly recommended for those frequently towing heavy trailers to maintain structural integrity.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT | B · General Grabber AT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 9 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 16 - 17/32″ | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 80 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
94
/ 100
Cooper
89
/ 100
General
Winner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT — better snow, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT scores 91 vs 85 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT scores 94 vs 88 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT scores 92 vs 86 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT scores 95 vs 90 on wet.
Tire A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT
Tire B · General Grabber AT 2
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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.