Changeling
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One of the guys here (TacoJoe) recommended a tire, Cooper AT3's so I checked them out and really liked the tread design. They were supposed to be good in rain/snow/off road.
Well I bought a set (discount tire) and had them installed and balanced. I've been driving with them every day for 4 or 5 weeks. I live in Frederick Maryland and have gotten all that snow/ice/rain you've been hearing about on the East coast! No power for 4 days, you get the picture !
My basis for comparison, I've run BFG's and Goodyear tires forever, this Cooper tire is better in a lot of respects as any of them I have ever run. This is my second Tacoma.
One category at a time:
Ice: What can one say, ice is ice! I had to drive in the "Ditch" to get traction coming down (and up) steep hills and tight turns, but felt more comfortable having the AT3's. Not a single problem, except my blood pressure went up I'm sure, and there was no foul odour from my pants :laughing:.
Snow: Absolutely great! Went through some drifts up to 3 feet, had to back up once and have another go at it (pushing snow) but no problems. No sliding, fish tailing, no loss of control.
Rain: My main problem for buying all new tires in the first place was wet roads. These tires are great on wet roads, no unexpected sideways moves or brake sliding.
Highway: I normally keep within the speed limit, meaning 65 somewhat on the Interstate highways. I would rate the tire noise as Good, there is some noise but not objectionable.
Would I buy this tire again: :thumbsup:
Well I bought a set (discount tire) and had them installed and balanced. I've been driving with them every day for 4 or 5 weeks. I live in Frederick Maryland and have gotten all that snow/ice/rain you've been hearing about on the East coast! No power for 4 days, you get the picture !
My basis for comparison, I've run BFG's and Goodyear tires forever, this Cooper tire is better in a lot of respects as any of them I have ever run. This is my second Tacoma.
One category at a time:
Ice: What can one say, ice is ice! I had to drive in the "Ditch" to get traction coming down (and up) steep hills and tight turns, but felt more comfortable having the AT3's. Not a single problem, except my blood pressure went up I'm sure, and there was no foul odour from my pants :laughing:.
Snow: Absolutely great! Went through some drifts up to 3 feet, had to back up once and have another go at it (pushing snow) but no problems. No sliding, fish tailing, no loss of control.
Rain: My main problem for buying all new tires in the first place was wet roads. These tires are great on wet roads, no unexpected sideways moves or brake sliding.
Highway: I normally keep within the speed limit, meaning 65 somewhat on the Interstate highways. I would rate the tire noise as Good, there is some noise but not objectionable.
Would I buy this tire again: :thumbsup:
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