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Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport vs Yokohama G012 A/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.

Tire A Cooper

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport

All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
95/100
44 owner reviews
Dry
99
Wet
96
Snow
89
Comfort
97
Noise
94
Treadwear
94
Handling
87

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama G012 A/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Yokohama G012 A/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
23 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
93
Snow
97
Comfort
85
Noise
76
Treadwear
91
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport — better noise, comfort and dry. Pick the Yokohama G012 A/T if snow 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) Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 5
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
99
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
94
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3 SportG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 95 88

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 3
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
96
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
93
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3 SportG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 85 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 8
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
89
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
97
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3 SportG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 75 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 12
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
97
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
85
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3 SportG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 98 68

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 18
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
94
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
76

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 3
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
94
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
91
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3 SportG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 87 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer A/T3 Sport leads by 4
A — Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
87
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
83
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer A/T3 SportG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 87 83

Scores at a glance

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport vs Yokohama G012 A/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Discoverer A/T3 SportYokohama G012 A/T
Relative Score 94 89
Dry 99 94
Wet 96 93
Snow 89 97
Comfort 97 85
Noise 94 76
Treadwear 94 91
Handling 87 83

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Yokohama G012 A/T

The Yokohama Geolandar G012 A/T is widely regarded as a highly capable, aggressive all-terrain tire that excels in demanding off-road environments, including mud, gravel, and snow. While users consistently praise its deep tread depth and rugged durability, they acknowledge that these performance benefits come with trade-offs in road noise and fuel efficiency. Overall, it is viewed as a high-value, reliable choice for truck and SUV owners who prioritize off-road traction and sidewall strength.

Pros

  • Exceptional off-road traction in mud, clay, and loose terrain
  • Deep tread depth providing long-lasting wear
  • Robust sidewall construction and durability
  • Strong performance in wet and snowy conditions
  • Competitive price-to-performance ratio

Cons

  • Noticeable road noise at highway speeds
  • Negative impact on fuel economy due to weight and rolling resistance
  • Occasional balancing challenges on certain heavy-duty truck wheels
  • Potential for wandering or tracking issues on paved surfaces

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (Ram 2500, F-250) report excellent load-hauling performance but note faster tread wear when towing heavy equipment.
  • SUV owners (Subaru Forester/Outback) highlight the tire's ability to complement AWD systems on unsealed, rural roads.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport B · Yokohama G012 A/T
CategoryAll Terrain and Off Road All Season tireAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Yokohama

Winner: Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport — better noise, comfort and dry. Pick the Yokohama G012 A/T if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 94 vs 76 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 97 vs 85 on comfort.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 97 vs 89 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport scores 99 vs 94 on dry.

Tire A · Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport
Tire B · Yokohama G012 A/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.