TreadWright Crawler or Cooper AT3?

Im stuck between these two in a 235/85/r16 size. I want to somewhat keep my MPG, but with the TreadWrights(with kedge grip) being so cheap it may negate any mpg gain from the AT3's. What are folks opinions on these?

Links.

https://www.treadwright.com/p-28-235-85r16-crawler-m-t-e.aspx

http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/DISCOVERER-A-T3.aspx

 

Those look like two totally different tire types!

I'm leaning towards the AT3's for my next set, but I don't plan to off-road much.

 

My taco is a weekend warrior and a DD every other day. Thats why im leaning on the AT3's but the TreadWrights would kick those tires ass I think off road I think

 

AT3s are great. I have them and off road here and there, no problems really. Had a blast at mudfest with no issues. 20,000 miles on them and they still got 30,000 or more to go I would think

 

Don't get the E load range. Way too much for your truck. it will ride like crap and the tires will be very heavy.

 

The Coopers only weigh 10lbs more than stock dunflops.

 

I was really talking about the Treadwrights. 10 pounds is quite a bit in unsprung weight. Especially for a 4 cylinder.

 

I would go with the Coopers since you mention DD.

 

As i have said many times the AT3 is a pretty great tire. Really good grip off road and good manners on road, looks great to. But i agree those are two totally different tread designs to even compare.

 

Thanks guys. Im going to get the AT3s. And discount tire direct has them for a little under 150 a tire.
And i looked into the ATP's but they no longer sell them they were replaced by the AT3.
Now should I spend the extra money and get the warranty?

 

just checked the discount tire direct site and it looks like the ATP is still there in a 225/75/16, 265/75/16, and 285/75/16. The 265/75/16 is listed for $132.

I know the ATR is discontinued in favor of the at3


Edit; I see in your op you're looking for a 235/85/16...is this correct? If so, disregard
I know the ATP was/is only offered in select sizes...

 

I'd go with one of these.

$309+ Michelin LTX A/T 2 Tires

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireModel=LTX+A/T+2&tireMake=Michelin

OR

http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-duratrac

 

I was dead set on Duratracs, but they are a bit pricey and they dont last very long. When I get my truck paid off which should be by the time the AT3's wear out I will probably get Duratracs.

 

If you are looking for long life the Michelin's can't be beat. I had a set on my 2WD 2006. I figured I was going to get about 60,000 miles out of them.

 

I mounted AT3's a few months ago, and have about 3k on them. I like them but from what I hear, you have to keep them rotated fairly often. I plan on doing it every 5k.

I havent had any issues with them. Keep in mind though, my MPGs dropped from 19-20 to 17-18 since I've mounted them. I have 265/65/18 and new rims. The combination of the 2 may have caused the MPG drop.

I went with discount tire and opted for the extended coverage on the tires because cooper was offering a $75 rebate that basically covered the additional cost from the coverage.

 

discount tire has extremely fast shipping as well - got to my door about 3 days after i ordered them by the way. Also - wash off the blue crap that's on the white letters ASAP. I let it dry and had to scrub it off. It's soap and is only there to protect the letters during shipping.

 

I've been running TW Guard Dogs for the last 6 months with no issues.