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Cooper Discoverer A/T3 vs Toyo Open Country A/T II — 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.

Tire A Cooper

Cooper Discoverer A/T3

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
60 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
91
Snow
86
Comfort
91
Noise
94
Treadwear
86
Handling
74

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Toyo Open Country A/T II tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
816 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
91
Snow
91
Comfort
93
Noise
89
Treadwear
92
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Open Country A/T II — better handling, treadwear and snow. Pick the Cooper Discoverer A/T3 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 1
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3
95
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
96
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 87 65
America's Tire owners 96 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3
91
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 79 50
America's Tire owners 92 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 5
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3
86
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
91
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 76 45

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 2
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3
91
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 78 80
America's Tire owners 90 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer A/T3 leads by 5
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3
94
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
89
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3Open Country A/T II
America's Tire owners 87 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 6
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3
86
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
92
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 68 75
America's Tire owners 82 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T II leads by 19
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3
74
B — Toyo Open Country A/T II
93
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3Open Country A/T II
Tyre Reviews owners 74 60
America's Tire owners 91 –

Scores at a glance

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 vs Toyo Open Country A/T II: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Discoverer A/T3Toyo Open Country A/T II
Relative Score 88 92
Dry 95 96
Wet 91 91
Snow 86 91
Comfort 91 93
Noise 94 89
Treadwear 86 92
Handling 74 93

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Cooper Discoverer A/T3

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Toyo Open Country A/T II

The Toyo Open Country A/T II is widely regarded as a versatile, durable, and quiet all-terrain tire that excels in mixed-use scenarios, including towing and light-to-moderate off-roading. While the vast majority of users praise its longevity and highway comfort, a subset of owners reports persistent issues with high-speed balancing and inconsistent performance on slick, wet pavement.

Pros

  • Excellent highway comfort and low road noise for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong off-road capability in mud, sand, and loose rock
  • High durability and tread life when properly maintained
  • Predictable handling and stability while towing heavy loads

Cons

  • Persistent reports of vibration and difficulty achieving a proper high-speed balance
  • Inconsistent traction on wet or freshly rained-on pavement
  • Potential for uneven tread wear if rotation and pressure are not strictly managed
  • Some users find the compound too stiff for optimal grip in icy or packed snow conditions

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., Ram 2500/3500) report excellent towing stability, provided tire pressures are adjusted using the 'chalk test' to prevent center-tread wear.
  • Users opting for 'C' load ratings on lighter vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler report a more comfortable ride but note 'squishy' sidewalls during off-road deflation compared to 'E' load versions.
  • Owners of smaller SUVs and crossovers (e.g., Subaru Crosstrek) generally find the tire to be a significant aesthetic and functional upgrade over stock tires with minimal noise penalty.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Discoverer A/T3 B · Toyo Open Country A/T II
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Tread depth14 - 17/32″—
UTQG560 A B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 80 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Open Country A/T II — better handling, treadwear and snow. Pick the Cooper Discoverer A/T3 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 93 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 92 vs 86 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 scores 94 vs 89 on noise.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Toyo Open Country A/T II scores 91 vs 86 on snow.

Tire A · Cooper Discoverer A/T3
Tire B · Toyo Open Country A/T II

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.