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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx vs Toyo Open Country M/T — 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.

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
260 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
90
Snow
87
Comfort
87
Noise
82
Treadwear
87
Handling
84

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Toyo

Toyo Open Country M/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Toyo Open Country M/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
187 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
91
Snow
89
Comfort
90
Noise
85
Treadwear
89
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Open Country M/T — better handling, 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
95
B — Toyo Open Country M/T
95
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxOpen Country M/T
Tire Rack owners 84 84
Tyre Reviews owners 92 73
SimpleTire owners 98 97
America's Tire owners 95 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country M/T leads by 1
A — Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
90
B — Toyo Open Country M/T
91
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxOpen Country M/T
Tire Rack owners 89 95
Tyre Reviews owners 77 70
SimpleTire owners 96 93
America's Tire owners 89 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country M/T leads by 2
A — Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
87
B — Toyo Open Country M/T
89
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxOpen Country M/T
Tire Rack owners 87 88
Tyre Reviews owners 70 68
SimpleTire owners 90 90

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country M/T leads by 3
A — Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
87
B — Toyo Open Country M/T
90
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxOpen Country M/T
Tire Rack owners 86 83
Tyre Reviews owners 70 60
SimpleTire owners 92 91
America's Tire owners 86 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country M/T leads by 3
A — Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
82
B — Toyo Open Country M/T
85
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxOpen Country M/T
SimpleTire owners 86 82
America's Tire owners 81 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country M/T leads by 2
A — Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
87
B — Toyo Open Country M/T
89
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxOpen Country M/T
Tire Rack owners 74 80
Tyre Reviews owners 87 72
SimpleTire owners 90 90
America's Tire owners 87 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country M/T leads by 7
A — Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
84
B — Toyo Open Country M/T
91
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer S/T MaxxOpen Country M/T
Tyre Reviews owners 78 70
America's Tire owners 85 –

Scores at a glance

Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx vs Toyo Open Country M/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Discoverer S/T MaxxToyo Open Country M/T
Relative Score 88 90
Dry 95 95
Wet 90 91
Snow 87 89
Comfort 87 90
Noise 82 85
Treadwear 87 89
Handling 84 91

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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 S/T Maxx

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Toyo Open Country M/T

The Toyo Open Country M/T is widely regarded as a premium, high-performance mud-terrain tire that balances aggressive off-road capability with surprisingly refined on-road manners. While users frequently praise its exceptional durability, puncture resistance, and longevity, some note that its heavy construction can impact fuel economy and ride comfort on pavement.

Pros

  • Exceptional off-road traction in mud, dirt, and gravel
  • Impressive tread life and durability for a mud-terrain tire
  • Surprisingly low road noise compared to competitors
  • Strong, puncture-resistant sidewalls
  • Reliable performance in snow and wet conditions

Cons

  • High price point compared to other options
  • Significant weight can negatively impact fuel economy
  • Stiff ride quality, particularly on lighter vehicles or when overinflated
  • Occasional reports of balancing issues or vibrations
  • Reduced traction on ice

Observations

  • Heavy-duty diesel truck owners frequently report excellent longevity and load-carrying stability, often citing 50k-60k+ mile tread life.
  • Jeep and light-duty truck owners note that the tire's stiff sidewalls can make for a 'harsh' ride unless tire pressure is adjusted specifically for daily driving.
  • Users running larger sizes (37-inch+) emphasize the importance of regular 5,000-mile rotations to prevent uneven wear and maintain ride quality.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx B · Toyo Open Country M/T
Category—All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available3035
Rim diameters16″ – 20″16″ – 24″
Tread depth19/32″18.4/32″
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White LetteringBlackwall
Max pressure35 - 80 psi80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Open Country M/T — better handling, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Open Country M/T scores 91 vs 84 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Open Country M/T scores 90 vs 87 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Toyo Open Country M/T scores 85 vs 82 on noise.

Tire A · Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
Tire B · Toyo Open Country M/T

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.