hankook Discoverer Radial Tires

hankook Discoverer Radial Tires 

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· Raised outline white letters · Steel-belted strength

USER REVIEWS

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[Apr 05, 2010]
ScottinChicago
Model Reviewed: Cooper Discoverer LSX

Strength:

Attractive tire with regular cleanings, rotation and maintenance

Weakness:

Tire is rated for 65K miles and were worn to the point of unsafe before 45K miles

I bought these tires for my 2000 Tahoe 4WD on the premise that they were 65K mile treads. I've bought Discoverer LE's before (pretty good) and some off brand Sierra junk (very poor) and these Coopers are about in the middle. Not as good as the Discoverers but nowhere near as poor as the Sierras. Never really had to have a flat repair service and kept rotations to every 6K miles like clockwork. Just really let down that I couldn't get even close to the 65K miles I thought I would. I've only had the tires for two Chicago winters, the first one they did alright in snow (Discoverers were much better) and the second winter, the tread with the wear on them at 33K miles barely made it through, and I mean barely.

Overall, I think that it would be best if I were to go back to spending an extra $20 - $30 per tire and getting the top of the line brands, Michelin, Goodyear, Pirelli, Yokahama, etc., but, economics drew me to the Coopers. At $134 per tire, vs. at the time, $165 per for the good stuff, I didn't think it would matter that much. Paid about $150 per for those Discoverers, and got almost 70K out of them and they were rated for 70K. If you have the extra dough, spend the bread instead!

Drive safely!

Similar Products Used:

Discoverer LE
Sierra

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Dec 23, 2003]
Matthew Wells
Model Reviewed: Cooper discoverer lt

Strength:

Great on the road, can't even hear them after 60mph. In rain they handle sweet, snow, ice, mud, even found some sand to play in and they rock, at proper tire pressure they wear great!

Weakness:

none I've found.

Had to replace the originals at 50,000, Looked around and decided after talking with others to get theese. Put on right before a snow storm, and traveled 300 miles. They were right, Awesome on the snow and Ice, Tore through the mud like a mad man, I never even put it in four-wheel drive.

Similar Products Used:

Goodyear Wrangler AT 31/10.50X15 BFG AT/KO 31/10.50X15

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Dec 15, 2003]
James C Trader
Model Reviewed: 255-85-R16LT Discoverer LT's

Strength:

These are "truck tires" designed to do whatever the truck is capable of as far as load capacity & are tough as far as fighting damage from off road use.

Weakness:

I know of none- even wet traction is good as long as you keep the air to proper levels. Way too many truck tires are overinflated which cause slipping on wet roads. a 3/4 ton or 1 ton pickup sure doesn't need 80psi in those 10 ply tires to just drive around on back & forth to work--45-50 psi is plenty especially not hauling or towing a load. ANY tire thats as hard as a rock will slide on a wet road period. I kept 38-40psi in my F250 tires (without a load) & got great tire wear & traction

I've used these tires--Discoverer Lt's in 2 sizes for many years on my F250. A great tire that's "in between" a strictly off road mud tire & an all season. Took me every where I needed to go & a few places I shouldn't have even tried as well. Keep the tire pressure at a proper level for whatever load you need and these tires will give good mileage.

Similar Products Used:

Firestones Steeltex are similar as is the Goodyear original Wrangler tread. Price & overall performance--I'll stay with Cooper

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Sep 11, 2003]
Rob
Model Reviewed: Cooper Discoverer H/T

Strength:

Durable

Weakness:

VIBRATION!! These tires won't balance, I've spent $$$ trying to get 'em right. Poor braking and cornering. Suicidal on wet roads.

Cooper Discoverer H/T. Avoid these tires. They are impossible to balance, wet traction is non existent and even on dry bitumen, braking and cornering are poor. I've had over a year of frustration with these crap tires. I've owned and driven 4x4's since 1982 and these are the worst tires I have ever used. Take my advice and buy Bridgestone Duelers.

Similar Products Used:

Bridgestone Dueler, Goodyear Wrangler, Kumho, Dunlop.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[May 20, 2003]
Cory
Model Reviewed: Cooper Discoverer Radial LT

Strength:

Nice looking, ride much better than my other brand M/T's I had on it.

Weakness:

I'm concerned about these all terrain tire sidewalls ability to withstand puncture during trail use. I'll post back after I have run the trails some more to let everyone know.

Excellent looking tires. Smooth on road ride with only a slight amount of road whine. Road noise is not unpleasant. Seem to handle well off road too. I live 3 miles off of pavement, so the tires go aff road everyday. These tires are 32x11.50R15lt on a 1992 Wrangler lifter 3 inches.

Similar Products Used:

Wildcountry Radial RVT's, BFG M/T's.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jun 22, 2001]
Rich

Strength:

Better looking tire than what Goodyear or the others make. Raised white letters really stand out.

Weakness:

I question the grabbing capability of the tires on wet roads...

Overall a good tire

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
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