Jeep5.0

Ok, I have made it over one huge hump and decided that I want to go for the newer Cooper Disco AT/3 in 265 75 R16. I like cooper tires and the fact they are made in the US is a plus.

Problem im having is that cooper makes a C load range in that size as well as a passenger tire 116 T. Im confused because the 116T carries a higher load rating than the C.

Not sure which one to go with as of now. The only difference i see is the C load range is 6 ply and the passenger tire is not.

Any advice (help) on this matter would be greatly appreciated!

tstaley1969

I bought the cooper discovery at/3's w/kevlar about one year ago. Im big on products made in the USA but THE only thing Im kicking myself for is that I got the load range E. Not smart on my part because of how much they weigh. I have to hit the overdrive button when im going up hills with my cruise set. Went to the dunes in Michigan and i let almost all the pressure out of the tires and yet the sidewalls didnt give much. If I had a do over, I would get a lighter tire.

gunbo75

It Depends on what kind of wheeling you do .I run toyo mt in e rated tire and i for the most part do not have to worry about ripping a hole on the side of the tire from rocks. There's nothing worse than trying to change the tire on the trail.

Matthewd5

Have you thought about 285/70's?

I just went that way and they fill up the wheel well just right with no life and just minimum spacers

Matthew

Jeep5.0

For the longest time i was torn between the 265 and the 285. The problem I was having is a lot of tires from brands I like are only D and E load range in that size. IMHO those are overkill for a Jeep considering they are made with 1 ton pickups in mind!

My theory behind this is since I work so much I dont have as much time to play as I did before especially with a new baby boy.

Its my daily driver so it sees 85% on road driving, but camping, hiking, fishing, outdoor activities are a must so I want a tire like the Cooper AT/3 that is a good on road tire but can also handle the trails and occasional winters in Maryland.

Cooper At/3 is C load Range in 265 and E load range in 285.


Sorry for the Novel

Juice Box

I have no life either. Work, Jeep, Work, Jeep. :P

wrenglejr

Look at the 33x10.5 BFG AT. Very light and a C rated tire. Just put them on with no lift, but running new wheels with 3.75 backspace.

kspano

wrenglejr,

Now that you have had those tires for awhile, what do you think? I also own a JKU and am really leaning in the 33x10.5x15 AT direction. I have had good luck with the BFG ATs in the past but have never ran this size. This is a relatively common setup on the TJs, but rare on the JK. Seems like a very good solution for highway/snow covered road/sportsman/woodsy trail type application(which is what I do).

Any regrets?