IMO you can't go wrong with Cooper tires. The Cooper Discoverer True North took the prize among winter/snow tires, followed by the Hankook Winter I*cept iZ2, the Continental WinterContact SI, the Michelin X-Ice XI3 and the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3. 2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 1000 Looking at General Tire’s off-road portfolio, an aggressive all terrain tire was the missing puzzle piece. This General Grabber is a tire that’s purpose-built to guide you through the steepest climbs and roughest trails while getting you and your rig back home no matter the season or road condition. For reference, I currently run General Grabber AT2's and they have been solid winter performers, even in the cold temps here in Ottawa. Among all-season tires, the General Altimax RT43 placed first, followed by the Michelin Defender T+H, the Continental TrueContact Tour, the Falken Sincera SN201 A/S and the Falken Sincera SN250 A/S. General Grabber ATX vs Falken Wildpeak AT3W? I really like both of those. For that past 100+ years, General Tire has brought you SUV/truck tires, commercial tires, and passenger tires that go faster, grip harder, last longer. Grabber® AT2 Reviews > General Tire Grabber® X3. And since you’re well-informed, you can decide what option is the most suitable for your vehicle, road condition, and any other personal requirements. I can also tell you the General Grabber AT2s and Cooper At3 are great in every season, and the ST Maxx also has great reviews. Also, it is better overall quality tire compared to the Cooper Discoverer AT3. Anyone with experience running Cooper ST MAXX Tires in winter? There are some good choices in 235/85 so its a tough choice! They were a tough tire, always did great offroad if it wasn’t heavy mud. In 2018 experts of the another South African magazine SA4x4 made an alternate test of General Grabber A/T3 at the same size 265/65 R17 and compared with sixteen similar All Terrain tires. I am out east towards Limoge and this winter was a real whopper, but the Grabbers did well. One other tire you may wish to consider is the Firestone Destination A/T, which is available in 265/75r16 both in the P and LT series. I have been looking at tires for my 2015 Ram 2500 for a while and was getting close to a decision, but Cooper tires just made my decision more difficult. When you need all-terrain tires that balance aggressive off-road traction with dependable on-road driving comfort, consider the Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx for your light truck or SUV. Also a lot of Gulf coast mud. It weighs 60.5 lbs, has a max load of 3640/3305 lbs, a maximum air pressure of 80 psi, a tread depth of 16/32" and should be used on a rim width of 7-8.5". Joined Dec 19, 2017 Messages 866 Location West Central WI. I meant to say General grabber AT2. Grabber® X3 Reviews > General Tire Grabber® GT. Both have good grip and traction and the steering is quite responsive. Cooper Discoverer A/T 3 All-Traction, All-Terrain, All-The-Time is the basis for the A/T3 signature on the newest all-terrain-type tire from Cooper Tire. I was trying to decide between the STT Pro and the ST Maxx (on my stock 18" rims), but now they have come out with a new tire - the Discoverer AT3 XLT. His one compliant is there loud, I agree you can hear him humming down the road from a good distance. The MAXX will probably be better as the tread blocks are smaller. So I personally drive my truck about the same amount as you listed which means M/T's are out of the question. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 4 of 4 Posts ... but the General Grabber AT2 and BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO both do. I curruntly have cooper discover st 285/70/17's but want somthing a little bigger. 2018 SA4x4 General Tire Grabber AT3 test. ... OhHeyThereBen Active member. I don't have the coopers, but contemplating getting the general grabbers AT2, at 140 each plus a rebate they are tempting, how is the ride on the grabbers? Another alternative would be any in the General Grabber line. I've heard good things about the Cooper STT maxx tires as well. Also didn’t love their performance in mud, that’s more of a mt vs at issue though. I run the AT3 on my superduty and had the STT on my ranger then my YJ and now my mom's TJ. It evaluated each tire's grip on ice at a nearby skating rink, conducted treadwear tests on public roads in western Texas, and commissioned outside laboratories to measure rolling resistance, it said. Based on 5 reviews. And the topic of Toyo Open Country AT2 vs Cooper Discoverer AT3 is out in the open now. 12th place in Gravel braking. Engines / Suspension / Wheels / Tires / Audio / Accessories, Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum, Classifieds - buy & sell (no commercial ads please), European T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Asia & Oceania T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Africa & Middle East T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view), Latin America / Carribbean T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view). It will probably be Cooper for sidewall strength. Tough choice but if it were me i'd probably go with the grabbers. Reply With Quote 04-10-2014, 01:23 AM ... Cooper S/T MAXX 265/70/17 Tires: aviator31: For Sale: Suspension/Wheels/Tires: 4: 06-09-2012 12:06 AM: Current: 2018 Ford Ranger 3.2L XLT AT D/C 4x4 (since: 24/04/2018 ) Previous: 2015 Ford Ranger 3.2L XLT M/T D/C 4x4 (31/08/2016-24/04/2018 ) 275-70-17 found in: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 275/70-17 E Tire, Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx 275/70-17 E Tire, General Grabber A/TX 275/70-17 E.. I had a feeling the ice performance wouldn't be quite as good on the ST Maxx as my current tires. These tires will have studs installed, and will be my dedicated winter tires for use between November and April. Great tire, really great tire for trails, rocky/dirt roads! The Michelin CrossClimate + retails at $171 and is sold in limited sizes by Tire Rack, according to CR. Anyone have experience with Cooper Tires. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of great winter tire options in that size range. Not a bad tire, I was always left slightly underwhelmed though. Cuyahoga Falls, So I ended up going with the Cooper ST Maxx due to side wall construction. Toyo AT2's Cooper ST Maxx My driving habits consist of 70-80% onroad though I don't drive but 1,000 miles a month or so. The 275/70R18 General Grabber A/T X has a diameter of 33.2", a width of 11", mounts on a 18" rim and has 627 revolutions per mile. Each year the magazine selects different tire categories for testing and ranking. YONKERS, N.Y.—Michelin, General, Cooper and Goodyear brand tires secured the top ratings in Consumer Reports' tests of all-weather tires, according to the magazine.. I think the Grabber AT2's and the BFG all terrains are practically the same tire. The new Grabber A/Tx is the latest tire in the General Tire light-truck line, and is designed to be an aggressive all-terrain tire. "The Michelin CrossClimate + shined as the top-rated all-weather tire thanks to its uncompromising grip," the article said. I have done my best to discuss, at length, all the important characteristics of both the models. I also wanted something with good road manners that can handle themselves off road as well.