94
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
95/100
44 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport vs Toyo Open Country A/T plus — 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
92
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
807 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport — better wet, noise and comfort. Pick the Toyo Open Country A/T plus if handling 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 A/T3 Sport leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Open Country A/T plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Open Country A/T plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Open Country A/T plus leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Open Country A/T plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Open Country A/T plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | 78 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 5
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Open Country A/T plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Open Country A/T plus leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Open Country A/T plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport | Toyo Open Country A/T plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 94 | 92 |
| Dry | 99 | 96 |
| Wet | 96 | 91 |
| Snow | 89 | 91 |
| Comfort | 97 | 93 |
| Noise | 94 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 94 | 92 |
| Handling | 87 | 93 |
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94
/ 100
Tire A
92
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
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 Toyo Open Country A/T plus is widely regarded as a versatile, high-value all-terrain tire that balances respectable off-road capability with commendable on-road manners. While most users praise its quiet highway performance and strong traction in mud and snow, a subset of owners reports inconsistent experiences regarding wet-weather grip and long-term balancing stability.
Pros
- Impressive highway quietness for an all-terrain tread pattern
- Strong off-road performance in mud, sand, and loose rock
- Excellent value proposition compared to premium competitors
- Durable construction capable of handling heavy towing loads
- Predictable handling and stability at highway speeds
Cons
- Reports of inconsistent wet-weather traction, particularly on freshly wet pavement
- Occasional difficulty achieving a perfect balance, leading to vibrations
- Tread life variability, with some users noting faster-than-expected wear
- Sidewall stiffness can lead to a harsh ride on lighter vehicles
Observations
- Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., Ram 2500, F350) report excellent load-carrying capacity and stability when towing, provided proper tire pressures are maintained.
- EV owners (e.g., Rivian R1T) noted that while the tires are capable off-road, their weight and stiffness can negatively impact ride comfort and energy efficiency.
- Users of lighter vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler or Subaru Crosstrek noted that choosing the correct load rating (C vs. E) is critical to maintaining ride quality.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport | B · Toyo Open Country A/T plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
94
/ 100
Cooper
92
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport — better wet, noise and comfort. Pick the Toyo Open Country A/T plus if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 93 vs 87 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 96 vs 91 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 94 vs 89 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 97 vs 93 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
Tire B · Toyo Open Country A/T plus
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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.