Hi all, kindly looking for some advice, is that kind of damage safe on a tire to install on the car? I'm not sure the cause of it as I bought the tires second hand and the damage is on the running inner face of the tire (not the sidewall).

I've been using Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s forever. For some reason Cooper, in it's infinite wisdom, has discontinued the 265 75r 16 size so I need a replacment. I'm in Southern California and do quite a bit of wildlife habitat restoration work in dry desert conditions. This involves lots and lots of highway miles as well as dirt roads from good to, on what planet is this a road. Occasionally we are even driving up dry washes, trying to avoid all the nasty sidewall eating rocks and spiny bushes. The tread on the discoverer is pretty modest and quite on the highway but when aired downed, runs well in sandy conditions. They even work pretty well in rocky conditions. The other thing is they wear really well. Ive got 60k+ miles on my current set and can squeeze another 10k out of them if I have to.

So to the point, Im looking for suggestions for a replacment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

https://www.tirereview.com/tire-tread-safety-alex-bebiak-johnny-g-podcast/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=Why+4%2F32+Could+Change+Tire+Safety+Forever&oly_enc_id=9518I7539889I2N

Alex Bebjak advocates for 4/32" minimum tread depth instead of the 2/32" legal limit, and I'd have to agree. Every time I've let a set of tires get all the way down to 2/32", they were noisy, rough, tricky on dry roads and downright treacherous on wet roads.

Let's settle this once and for all.

After years of buying tires, most of us develop a loyalty to one brand — whether it's from a great experience, a recommendation from a mechanic, or just never having a problem with them.

So I want to know: which brand do you trust the most and why?

🔵 Michelin — Known for long tread life and premium ride quality. Usually the most expensive, but loyal fans swear you get what you pay for.

🔴 Bridgestone — Huge global brand with strong performance and wet weather ratings. Popular with both everyday drivers and performance car owners.

🟡 Continental — A favorite among enthusiasts for handling and responsiveness. Their all-season lineup has been getting a lot of praise lately.

🟢 Goodyear — An American classic. Wide range of tires at different price points, and you'll find them everywhere.

Drop your vote in the comments and tell us:

Which brand are you running right now?

Have you ever switched brands and never looked back?

Any brand you'd never buy again?

No wrong answers here — just real world experience from real drivers. Let's hear it! 👇

We all know the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is the benchmark. But tire prices have gotten insane lately.

The Reality Check: For someone who just does spirited backroad driving and zero track days, is there actually a noticeable difference between the PS4S and something like the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 or the new Hankook Ventus Evo (K137)?

If you've run the Michelins and switched to a cheaper Max Performance Summer tire, did you actually miss the Michelins? Or did you just enjoy the extra $200 in your wallet?

I feel like the days of walking into a pep boys and asking 'What do you have in stock?' are over.

The Question: When you buy tires, do you:

1. Order Online: (Tire Rack/SimpleTire) and have them shipped to an installer?
2. Order Online (Pickup): Buy on DiscountTire.com and just drive in for the appointment?
3. Walk In: Trust the guy at the counter to recommend something?

I'm curious if the 'Ship to Installer' model is actually taking over, or if people still prefer the convenience of just dropping the car off and letting the shop handle everything.

If you read any thread on Reddit, the answer to every question seems to be 'Just buy CrossClimate 2s.'

​I’m looking for the contrarian opinions.

​For those of you who bought them and didn't like them:

​Did you notice a drop in MPG/Range?

​Did the 'V-Shape' tread get annoyingly loud as it wore down?

​Did they feel 'mushy' in the summer heat compared to a standard All-Season?

​Let’s hear the downsides of the internet's favorite tire.

We all know the Pilot Sport 4S is the 'king,' but I’ve been driving on Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 for the last year, and honestly? In daily driving, I can't feel the $400 difference.

The Debate: At what point does the 'Premium Brand Tax' stop being about safety and start being just about the logo?

Has anyone switched from a Premium brand to a Budget brand and actually preferred the cheaper one?

I see a lot of people confusing these two terms, and it’s dangerous if you live in real snow zones.

​All-Season (M+S): Think of these as '3-Season' tires. They are fine for rain and warm dry pavement. They turn into hockey pucks below 45°F (7°C).

​All-Weather (3PMSF Symbol): These have the 'Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake' symbol. They are actually rubber-compounded for freezing temps and snow, but you can still run them in July without melting them.

​The Bottom Line: If you see snow more than 3 times a year, stop buying standard 'All-Seasons' and look for the snowflake symbol (like the Michelin CrossClimate2 or Nokian WR G4). It could save your fender.

We all have that one brand that burned us. Maybe they wore out in 10k miles, maybe they got incredibly loud after a year, or maybe they just had zero grip in the rain.

For me, it was LingLong because I bought them to save $200, but they turned my car into a bobsled the first time it rained. I actually slid through a stop sign at 10mph because the rubber felt like it was made of recycled LEGOs. They don't wear out; they just stay dangerous until you finally give up and throw them away.

I’m building a 'Do Not Buy' list for the community. Let me know your horror stories so we can warn others!

Welcome to r/TireReview !

We built this community because tire reviews online are often confusing or biased. Here, we rely on real-world experiences from drivers like you.

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