Cooper AT3 XLT

Picked up my set of XLT’s today in a 295/70r18. Paid $1217 for them at Discount Tire in Medford Oregon, (excellent shop btw). Then jumped directly on I5 for a 300 mile trip home. Towing around 4000lb. Just stopped for lunch in Redding, computer is showing 12.3mpg even after the mountain passes. Rolling around 60-65, but mostly keeping my foot out of it. Tires are set to 40psi.
My initial impression with these are quite positive! Road noise is possibly less than the stock rubbers. A much more positive feel of the road, and they are round. Absolutely no rubbing. Next up will be a set of 1.25” wheel spacers.

 

Why the spacers? Do you clear the UCAs?

 

Looks.

 

There are 1.00" Bora spacers if you're looking for options

 

That might be the sweet spot, but I can’t seem to be able to find them anywhere in stock. The 1.25” are available just about everywhere.

 

I'm liking these tires and I haven't even taken them off road yet. Spent a few hours on the highway, took it up to 75mpr (woops didn't notice I was speeding ) the tires were so quiet. The BFGs on my last tundra droned at an annoying pitch from day one and I put up with it because "that's just the way these things are". Well, guess what, that's not the way these things are. Hope it stays this way.

 

Just got mine installed and went on an eight hour total road trip. These tires are as quiet as stock tires. My alignment went super easy and they handle like stock also. I almost can’t even feel a difference. Now, my MPGs do show otherwise but hopefully we all know that getting larger tires will hurt MPGs. I love these tires

 

Where da pics man?

 

Looks sweet!

 

I have put 1000 miles on them both dirt trails and highway and they are super quiet for a 285/75R18. These tires are super nice on the highway. Balanced easily and the alignment was super easy. I don’t understand why people want a heavier tire that’s louder and has little or
No tread warranty.

 

I've got about 4,000 miles on mine now. There is some road noise, but they are much quieter than my FIL's KO2s.

The only thing that I'm not happy with is the fact that they pick up quite a bit of rocks. I'm usually picking rocks out of them at every other stop.
Admittedly I have very little experience with
all-terrains, so my expectations may be unrealistic.

 

I did the 1.25 wheel spacers today, just the right amount of “stick out”.. These made the tires rub, so I had to push the front inner fender forward and drill new holes, (took 30 seconds) and removed the rear fenders. I’m loving the looks!

 

Those Methods are badass!! What size tire? What offset?

 

275 70 18 and +25 offset

 

You notice how quiet and road friendly they are yet compared to other tires?

 

dont really notice any noise over the factory 20" Limited setup. And they are just fine on highway at 75 same as back roads at 35. When they wear out i'll be putting the same thing back on. Running the original AT3 on my 4Runner for almost 1 1/2 yrs now and they still look like new. It'll get the same shoes when the time comes unless I trade up on another tundra or sequoia .

 

Agreed. They are so quiet on the highway and city roads they sound like the stock tires. I still do not understand why more people are not running these. 60K warranty, much lighter than other similar tires, etc....

 

Put some AT3 XLT's on my work truck a few weeks ago. They look great and ride even better.

Got them at NTB. The manager and installer were even excited for me. LOL

 

What PSI is everyone using for their 295/70s r18s?

 

I’m at 40f 36r, cold. Based off the chalk test, and the 2-3 degree temperature increase between cold and hot test.

 

I was intially set at 45 but that felt too high even though my chaulk test was inconclusive. I'm at 59 all around and it feels much better.

 

Probably only about 5000 miles on them but I'm happy with them so far. They're quieter on the highway than my Nitto G2s were.

 

285/75R18 5000 miles on them and I’m running 45psi chalk test.

 

I’ve never been a 20’s guy but those wheels & tires look great on the sport.

 

Anyone know the difference in the XLT vs 4S? From what I have been able to find they both have the same snow rating. Would the 4S be the better choice for winter?

 

I think the main difference is the aggressive sidewall of the xlt. The tread patterns are remarkably similar.

 

Google reveal:

 

Some more info:

Cooper Tire Introduces 3 New Tires In Their Discoverer AT3 Line

TIRES-EASY JULY 19, 2018 COOPER TIRES, TIRE TECHNOLOGY

Cooper Tires introduced three new tire models of their popular Discoverer AT3 truck and SUV tire at the Tire Cologne show this spring. Each new style of the Discoverer AT3 builds off the stellar reputation of the Discoverer AT3 and offers a tire specialized to satisfy the needs of all terrain tire customers.

The new line of Discoverer AT3’s cover light duty truck and SUVs, medium and heavy-duty trucks, and heavy lifted and leveled trucks. The Cooper Team did a great job of incorporating all the award-winning features of the Discovers AT3 and improving on them with the newest tire technologies.

The New All Terrain Tire Super Stars
To say that Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has earned the trust of its consumers is an understatement—especially those who are truck and SUV inclined. Cooper is constantly raising the bar on their mission to give their customers the best product they can design. This year’s new additions are no exception—the new Discoverer AT3 line exudes an unmistakable confidence on the road AND on dirt, gravel, sand or mixed terrain, wet, dry or snow. Get on the road with one of the new Discoverer AT3 tires and we think you will agree!

Cooper Discoverer AT34S is designed for top performance on the daily commute and those weekend excursions. Regardless of the weather or road conditions, the Discoverer AT34S offers some impressive features:

• Adaptive-Traction TechnologyTM provides traction on any surface; rocky or smooth, wet or dry, hot or cold.
• Secure GripTM All Terrain Design with 5-rib tread pattern offers greater wet/dry traction while adapting to road conditions
• 4 Aqua VacTM Channels prevent hydroplaning by quickly evacuating water and slush
• Durable Tread Technology – Extends paved road wear while preventing road hazard damage while off road
• Snow Groove Technology – patented saw tooth treads design traps snow for superior traction. Stops 20ft shorter and accelerates 15% faster than the competition.
• Severe Weather Rated

The AT34S offers best in class 65,000-mile warranty and is available in 37 sizes, from 15- to 20-inch rim diameters.











Discoverer AT3LT is for those medium-to-heavy duty pickups you rely on to haul heavy loads, and/or precious cargo. Day in, day out you need your tires to resist the assault from the asphalt. New cut- and chip-resistant compound, stone ejector ledges, are built to withstand cutting, chips and shredding on gravel roads. The Even Wear Arc Technology TM is engineered to balance pressure at the tire-to-road contact area, ensure evenly distributed wear on tread without sacrificing traction off-road.

• Secure Grip Tread Design– Superior control on wet roads, stopping an average of 10 feet shorter on wet roads
• Stone Ejection Ledges– remove rocks, stones and debris to prevent drilling
• Whisper GroovesTM– reduce noise throughout the tire life
• Rugged Traction Shoulders– handle rock crawling, enhance mud traction and resist punctures and abrasions

The Discoverer AT3LT offers best in class 60,000-mile warranty and is Available in 29 sizes, from 15- to 20-inch rim diameters.







Discoverer AT3XLT has all the features of the Discoverer AT3LT and adds the extra visual appeal for those looking for styling while maintaining superior all-terrain performance. You also get Rugged Traction Shoulders that handle rock crawling, enhance mud traction and resist punctures and abrasions.

The AT3XLT also comes with the 60,000-mile warranty and is available in 21 sizes, from 15- to 20-inch rim diameters.

The age-old proverb of not getting everything that you want doesn’t hold true for Tires-Easy, as we’re able to offer cutting-edge tires from Cooper Tires at prices you cannot beat! Our knowledgeable staff is ready whenever you are as we never “tire” of finding the best fit for your vehicle’s needs!