So my Cooper AT3's are starting to show their age. Planning on replacing them before NEXT winter, but depending on paychecks and sales might do it sooner. A bit over the wear bars still, but even just on wet roads I can tell they aren't new anymore
Anyways, all in all I've been VERY happy with them. At the current wear rate, they will definitely make 55k to the bars though I replace sooner. They have been a very good tire for me with a great balance of highway and on road performance against snow (both deep and packed) as well as some light off roading... Of course, now the wifey has a nicer vehicle which also gets better mileage so the truck will probably not see nearly as much highway/roadtripping.
Like I said, been very happy with these tires and there is at least a 50% chance I'll replace them with the same or maybe similar from Cooper. That said, there are a few other tires I would consider.
1. BFG A/T KO (2 maybe?). Not really the intent of this thread but definitely a contender.
2. GY Duratrack. This is the tire I would like to discuss. It has the mountain/snowflake rating and is known to be very street friendly. Of course, I've also here that the sidewalls are flimsy and result in poor handling as well as susceptibility to hazardous objects. Also have heard it doesn't have the greatest tread life. Input?
3. I'm plenty open to other tires and will be doing my homework but please lets keep this thread on track. Unless you think you know of a greatly underrated or lesser known tire which warrants mention.
Anyways, all in all I've been VERY happy with them. At the current wear rate, they will definitely make 55k to the bars though I replace sooner. They have been a very good tire for me with a great balance of highway and on road performance against snow (both deep and packed) as well as some light off roading... Of course, now the wifey has a nicer vehicle which also gets better mileage so the truck will probably not see nearly as much highway/roadtripping.
Like I said, been very happy with these tires and there is at least a 50% chance I'll replace them with the same or maybe similar from Cooper. That said, there are a few other tires I would consider.
1. BFG A/T KO (2 maybe?). Not really the intent of this thread but definitely a contender.
2. GY Duratrack. This is the tire I would like to discuss. It has the mountain/snowflake rating and is known to be very street friendly. Of course, I've also here that the sidewalls are flimsy and result in poor handling as well as susceptibility to hazardous objects. Also have heard it doesn't have the greatest tread life. Input?
3. I'm plenty open to other tires and will be doing my homework but please lets keep this thread on track. Unless you think you know of a greatly underrated or lesser known tire which warrants mention.