Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
| Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wildpeak A/T3W | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Light Truck / SUV | Light Truck / SUV |
| Driving Style | On-/Off-Road All-Terrain | On-/Off-Road All-Terrain |
| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2016 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | 84/100 | 87/100 |
Comparison Summary
No time to read the full article? Here's what you need to know:
- Both tyres have similar dry traction capabilities.
- Wildpeak A/T3W has better tread life than Discoverer AT3 XLT.
- Both tyres have similar temperature resistance.
Pricing
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Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs Falken Wildpeak A/T3W in Australia
The Discoverer AT3 XLT has been around in Australia for about 6 years, whereas the Wildpeak A/T3W has been on the market for about 8 years
Both tyres are rated for on-/off-road all-terrain action. Both tyres are designed for use with 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks.
Both of these are considered all season tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Both brands are considered to be in the mid-range part of the market.
Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!
How We Reviewed These Tyres
We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the Discoverer AT3 XLT and the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres.
- TireRack: Best in On-Road All-Terrain
- The Best All-Terrain Tires for North America in 2024 by TiresVote
- TireRack: Best in Off-Road All-Terrain
- 4x4 Australia: All-Terrain Tire Test R17
- The Best All-Terrain Tires for North America in 2024 by TiresVote
- Consumer Reports: All Terrain Truck Tires
- Amazon: Best Sellers in All-Terrain & Mud-Terrain Tires
Benchmark Test Data
| Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wildpeak A/T3W | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Performance | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wet Performance | Excellent | Excellent |
| Comfort | Excellent | Good |
| Snow/Ice Performance | Good | Excellent |
| Handling | N/A | Excellent |
| Price/Quality | N/A | Excellent |
| Treadwear | N/A | Acceptable |
| Overall Score | 84/100 | 87/100 |
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 5 out of 5 for comfort and the Wildpeak A/T3W scores 4 out of 5.
UTQG Data
Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.
| Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wildpeak A/T3W | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 620 | 660 |
| Traction (AA - C) | A | A |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | B | B |
Treadwear
As per the UTQG guidelines, the Discoverer AT3 XLT tyres have a treadwear rating of 620, whereas the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres have a rating of 660. This means that the Discoverer AT3 XLT tyres will theoretically last only 94% as long as the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres.
Traction
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
As per the, the Discoverer AT3 XLT and Wildpeak A/T3W tyres both have a traction grading of A.
Temperature Resistance
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
As per the UTQG system of tyre grading, the Discoverer AT3 XLT and Wildpeak A/T3W tyres both have a temperature resistance grading of B.
Warranty
In terms of distance, the Discoverer AT3 XLT tyres have a warranty of 80,000 kilometres. There is no distance based warranty available for the Wildpeak A/T3W.
Comparisons With Similar Tyres
Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!
- Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S vs Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
- Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT vs XLT
- Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2
- Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs Toyo Open Country AT3
- Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek vs Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
- Falken Wildpeak A/T3W vs BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2
Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
All in all, the Discoverer AT3 XLT tyres get a score of 84 out of 100, while the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres get a score of 87 out of 100.
The Discoverer AT3 XLT tyres have a UTQG treadwear rating of 620, whereas the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres have a rating of 660.This means that you can expect the Discoverer AT3 XLT to last only 94% as long as the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres.
The Discoverer AT3 XLT have a UTQG traction grading of A, while the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres having a grading of A.
The Discoverer AT3 XLT have a UTQG temperature grading of B, while the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres having a grading of B.
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 27 sizes of the Discoverer AT3 XLT, and all 59 sizes of the Wildpeak A/T3W tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
Discoverer AT3 XLT Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 265/70 R18 124/121S |
| 265/60 R20 121/118R |
| 275/55 R20 120/117S |
| 275/70 R18 125/122S |
| 275/60 R20 123/120S |
| 275/65 R20 126/123S |
| 285/75 R18 129/126S |
| 285/65 R18 125/122S |
| 285/75 R16 126/123R |
| 285/65 R20 127/124S |
| 285/70 R17 121/118S |
| 285/60 R20 125/122S |
| 285/55 R20 122/119R |
| 285/75 R17 121/118S |
| 295/60 R20 126/123S |
| 295/70 R18 129/126S |
| 295/75 R16 128/125R |
| 295/70 R17 121/118R |
| 305/55 R20 121/118S |
| 305/70 R16 124/121R |
| 305/70 R17 121/118R |
| 305/65 R18 124/121S |
| 315/70 R17 121/118S |
| 315/75 R16 127R |
| 325/60 R18 124/121R |
| 325/60 R20 126/123R |
| 325/65 R18 127/124R |
Wildpeak A/T3W Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 215/65 R17 99T |
| 225/75 R16 115/112S |
| 225/65 R17 102T |
| 235/80 R17 120/117R |
| 235/65 R17 104H |
| 235/75 R17 109T |
| 235/85 R16 120/116S |
| 235/70 R16 109T XL |
| 235/75 R15 109T XL |
| 245/70 R17 114T XL |
| 245/75 R16 112T XL |
| 245/65 R17 111T XL |
| 245/75 R17 121/118S |
| 245/75 R16 120/116S |
| 245/70 R17 119/116S |
| 245/75 R17 112T |
| 255/70 R17 112T |
| 255/70 R18 113T |
| 255/65 R17 114T XL |
| 255/80 R17 121/118S |
| 255/70 R16 115T XL |
| 265/70 R17 121/118S |
| 265/70 R17 115T |
| 265/75 R16 116T |
| 265/60 R18 114T XL |
| 265/65 R17 116T XL |
| 265/60 R20 121/118S |
| 265/70 R18 124/121S |
| 265/65 R18 114T |
| 265/70 R18 116T |
| 265/75 R16 123/120S |
| 265/70 R16 112T |
| 275/55 R20 117T XL |
| 275/65 R18 123/120S |
| 275/70 R17 114/110S |
| 275/65 R18 116T |
| 275/70 R18 125/122S |
| 275/60 R20 115T |
| 275/65 R20 126/123S |
| 285/70 R17 121/118S |
| 285/65 R18 125/122S |
| 285/55 R20 122/119T |
| 285/75 R18 129/126R |
| 285/65 R20 127/124R |
| 285/45 R22 114T XL |
| 285/70 R17 116/113Q |
| 285/70 R17 117T |
| 285/60 R20 125/122R |
| 285/75 R16 126/123R |
| 285/75 R17 121/118S |
| 295/70 R18 129/126R |
| 295/60 R20 126/123R |
| 305/65 R18 128/125R |
| 305/55 R20 125/122S |
| 305/70 R16 124/121R |
| 315/75 R16 127/124R |
| 315/70 R17 121/118S |
| 325/60 R20 126/123S |
| 325/65 R18 127/124S |
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