Thread: Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT vs Cooper Zeon LTZ

I've been running Cooper Discoverer AT3 LTs on my Ford Ranger (265/65 x 18). They have been an excellent tyre and I've been really pleased with them.
Went to price up a new set and the tyre dealer recommended I consider Cooper Zeon LTZ in 285/60 x 18. Same OD but slightly wider.

I'm reluctant to change as I've had such a good run with the AT3's, has anyone here had any experience with the Cooper Zeon?

I have AT3’s on the Defender, and agree they are a great tyre. Do you really need the extra 3/4” width? It may cause more wear and tear on bushes and steering components than any additional traction is worth.

Another that has had a good run with the at3s, going to ned new tyres on a different vehicle this winter and trying to decide as well so following. Previpusly had maxxis m/t and thinking i dont need a m/t with the kms driven on black top vs mud

Do the zeon come with the same km warranty? @madmaori may have some advice. They look like a small sidwall, not much 'give' if you let air out. But maybe thats just the photos

Had a look last year and practically every tyre when looking for a new set. If you do look at changing, have a look at the Toyo Open Country A/T II. they do LT versions good road/gravel tyres.

Have Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx on my ute and never again, they are actually an excellent tyre for everything except tarseal in the rain, I have zero confidence in them and have stepped the bum out on more than a few occasions despite being wary of the shortcoming. Apart from that they're pretty bloody good as far as an AT goes, dont seems to hold the truck back on stuff I would usually consider MT territory and in the dry they behave very nicely. It's a shame because I like everything about them and the brand apart from that and would run a cooper again but havent had much luck getting any kind of feedback from them or tyreland where they were purchased and fitted.

I have the Zeons on my Ranger. Great tyre that lasts. I have done over 60k kms on them and would be confident of another 20k minimum. However the previous tyres i was averaging about 8.5l per 100km.. I am not a fast driver, with the Zeons i am struggling to get under 10l per 100km. Would i buy them again.. i dont know but i will certainly consider them.

Anyone wanna buy a Ranger 112000km, 2016 with canopy $31k. Will come with brand new tyres as i will keep my Coopers and mags.

Originally Posted by duckdog

I've been running Cooper Discoverer AT3 LTs on my Ford Ranger (265/65 x 18). They have been an excellent tyre and I've been really pleased with them.
Went to price up a new set and the tyre dealer recommended I consider Cooper Zeon LTZ in 285/60 x 18. Same OD but slightly wider.

I'm reluctant to change as I've had such a good run with the AT3's, has anyone here had any experience with the Cooper Zeon?

Don't fix something that aint broken!
Nothing at all wrong with the zeon-they really are a great bit of rubber but I would sooner stick with the AT3 as they tend to be a bit more robust and have seen better km's on a regular basis out of them.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Have Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx on my ute and never again, they are actually an excellent tyre for everything except tarseal in the rain, I have zero confidence in them and have stepped the bum out on more than a few occasions despite being wary of the shortcoming. Apart from that they're pretty bloody good as far as an AT goes, dont seems to hold the truck back on stuff I would usually consider MT territory and in the dry they behave very nicely. It's a shame because I like everything about them and the brand apart from that and would run a cooper again but havent had much luck getting any kind of feedback from them or tyreland where they were purchased and fitted.

What tyre pressure are you running ryan?? I have always run mine quite low especially on the rear if i carry bugger all weight around.
The ST Maxx is closer to a M/T than a A/T and i have found them to behave quite nicely for what they are , sure they do get a bit slippery in the rain but a tyre with a fairly aggressive tread pattern and a L/T casing does tend to do that.
Im even looking at pulling off my not even half worn AT3's and replacing with the ST Maxx in the near future cause i like them that much!

I normally run my stt pros at 34psi, but let them down to 25 in October when hunting I the South Island. Handled the boulders in the river better, but also felt more secure on the road.


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