Input wanted on a new 275/60/20 tires. Please vote..

I've thought for months my next tire would be Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT when it came time to buy new tires.

Truck came with 285/55/20 KOs when new.
Didn't realize how stiff they where until my 6112/5160 install.

Bought KO2s a few years ago, the ride is a little better.
Been wearing pretty good, but I'm about 5K or so miles from needing new tires.
I want a good long lasting tire that may ride smoother than the KO2s, but still have an aggressive presence including the sidewall.

Went by my local Discount Tire to get an idea of what new tires are going to cost.
Price paid isn't the biggest point for me, looks, road noise, and ride are.
I RARELY get off the road, I don't tow, don't haul much, but the truck being leveled with fender flares does give it an aggressive stance.

The sales guy starting discussing other options, so I listened to what he had to say.
He kinda pushed me towards the Nittos, the manager heard our discussion and he suggested the Goodyear.
Never been a Goodyear, fan but I'll certainly research them.

They stated the Nitto and Goodyear are P-Metric and the KO2 and AT3 XLT are LT-Metric.
Meaning, from them, the P-Metric would give me a smoother ride.
I value the input from you forum members, that know more than I do, over that of a salesman.

I'm also trying to figure if I want to purchase their Certificate coverage.
I've bought it for my last 3 sets of tires from DT and never had to use it.
So I'll that to the poll, you'll have 2 selection choices;
1 for the tire
1 for the warranty

So here we are, these are my choices:

1. COOPER DISCOVERER AT3 XLT
What I think I want.
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT Tires | Truck All-Terrain Tires | Discount Tire

E1 rated
$276 each
$1291 prorated warranty
$1479 with DT Certificate coverage



2. BFG KO2
What I have now and would consider buying again.
BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 Tires | Truck All-Terrain Tires | Discount Tire

D1 rated
$247 each
$1165 prorated warranty
$1334 with DT Certificate coverage



3. NITTO TERRA GRAPPLER G2
Looks too much like a street tire to me, probably should have left them out of the poll.

Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tires | Car Truck All-Terrain Tires | Discount Tire

XL rated
$228 each
$1084 prorated warranty
$1240 with DT Certificate coverage




4. GOODYEAR WRANGLER ULTRATERRAIN AT
Would consider if the masses voted for it.
Nice looking tire and tread.

Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT Tires | Car Truck All-Terrain Tires | Discount Tire

SL rated
$220 each, said they would do $200 each
$1050 prorated warranty
$1200 with DT Certificate coverage





Thanks for the help.....

 

The Terra Grappler isn't the best for rain after they have miles on them. They get pretty slippery.

 

I'm glad you said this, that tire was in my consideration. I was mixed on it until now. OP, I was considering the first three options also and the Coop's and the Nittos were tied for 1st choice ( but no experience with them) and 2nd were the BFGs (I have had before but not currently). But I have to say I'm kinda liking the look of the Goodyear!
I'm sub'd to see what others are saying too!

 

The Ridge Grapplers are pretty good as an option.

 

I was curious about the Ultraterrain when looking for our 4R earlier this year. I went with the Cooper AT3 there and have been happy. For the price difference you show above, I'd probably go agead and try the Ultraterrains.

We usually get the coverage - a lot of construction around where we live and nobody secures loads properly, so we've had a couple screws in the shoulder part of the tire they would not plug/repair. They're probably still ahead if I actually crunched the numbers, but I was glad we didn't have to pay for a new tire those times we actually used the coverage

 

Have you considered P-rated Cooper AT3 4S? I have them and like them in 275/60R20. A bonus besides ride is that vs an E-rated your mpg will go up 1-2 and you will notice improved acceleration.

 

I went with the Coopers. I was in same boat went from 285/55 KO2s to 275/60 AT3s. No regrets. I did have a slight balancing issue but I think that was due to a slung weight.

I mainly drive blacktop and have no issues with them. I did slip once in deep snow in CO, but it wasn't because of the tires.

Edit to specify the AT3 XLTs.

 

Coopers for sure!

 

I have and voted for the coopers, but looking at your list, all of them are higher load rated except for the ultraterrains. If you can get those in the size and if they are standard load- they will ride much better than any of the higher load or E load tires. They should also be lighter (site says 45lbs which is basically stock weight) which will help in performance and MPG. The other tires will likely be 10+ lbs heavier, each tire.....certainly the case for E load.

So, I like (and have them on my truck) the coopers, but E load tires ride pretty firm and can even be unsettled at times on a Tundra. If there was standard load or C load tires available in the size and tire I wanted, I would without hesitation move away from E load and into standard or C load.

The cooper XLTs do great on the road, wet, mine are 3 peak rated and they look great and beefy. They also have a good tread warranty- 60k. They are however pretty expensive for the size you are considering. Those ultraterrains are cheaper and in SL load, are going to ride and drive really well. Pretty sure they do not have a tread warranty. I think they are all solid choices. The coopers will do everything you may need and are quiet. The UTs will ride better than the rest and are cheaper. Your choice will depend on what is most important to you- ride, tire warranty, etc.

 

Love mine

275/55/20

 

Thanks for the input guys..
I did fail to mention DT offers a 30 day swap deal.

If I did try try the Goodyear tires and didn't like them, I could then get the Coopers..
I may do that, I really would like a smoother ride.
Not the floating boat-like ride with the stock black shocks, but what I have now is a little jarring on good sized bumps in the road..

I've got a couple months to think about it.
I appreciate you all..

 

I don't run the same size but I have experience with some of tires on your list.

I had Nitto terra grapplers on Tundra before size 305/55/20 XL rated. They were smooth and quiet. I was happy with them. But I agree with you, they don't look as aggressive. Would I buy again?...probably not unless they come out with design.

I now have the Cooper AT3 XLT size LT305/55/R20 on Tundra for almost 2 years now. They ride smooth and quiet. I love them, I wouldn't hesitate to buy again. I was also worried they would ride rougher bc of LT tire but I don't think it's any stiffer than the nitto I had. For comparison I have LT Toyo RT on my Sequoia and they are stiffer than the coopers.

I had BFG KO on my old Tacoma years ago. While it was a good tire, I did notice a stiffer ride. I never tried them on my Tundra so it wouldn't be a fair comparison.

I don't have any experience with those Goodyear Ultra Terrain AT but they look like a good tire. I've also considered them but I had the GY duratrac in past and was not a fan. Something to also keep in mind is that these Ultra Terrain tires are Discount tire exclusive so they may have more incentive or profit to push this tire. (Nothing wrong with that) I'm in no way bashing DT or questioning the people at DT. I love discount tire and buy lots from them. Since they are offering you 30 day test , I would give the GY ultra terrain a try.

Keep us updated, I would be interested to hear your review on the Goodyear Ultra terrain AT tires if you decide to try them.

 

Smooth and quiet ride.

 

did any look at the falken wild peaks 275/60/20 ?

 

Had XLTs, loved them. Very sticky.

 

That wheel and tire combo looks fantastic.

 

I'm glad I found your pic - I've been living in a pit of regret after getting the TSS package and discovering how soft the stock Goodyears are when towing. Thinking of getting these E rated Coopers, seems like they should address the problem!

Planning on 275/60/R20 size, ie the max I can run on my unlifted truck.

 

Hey neighbor! How are the XLTs in the snow?

 

They were great this past winter and we got hammered, one storm was over 24". It drove great.

 

Thank you.

 

Also very quiet at highway speeds.