Tires

Thoughts on Cooper tires? Specifically the Cooper HT3 or Discover HT

I'd also be interested in any feedback on the Coopers, particularly the Discoverer H/Ts.

My Biases: I think of Cooper as a good solid, American tire maker (though I haven't checked to see where their tires are actually made). I currently have Yokohama Geolanders on my 2003 RT 200V (Chevy). Though a midline tire, I have had absolutely no problems with the Yokes. They still have one-third their tread left, but are five years old. I normally replace my RT tires after 6 years.

Checking at my local independent tire store that I trust pretty well, they suggested the Cooper Discoverer H/Ts as a replacement. Their quoted price was to me ridiculously low. It's not really about price, but I just don't feel the need to buy the absolute top line everything for my replacements. I try to buy what I feel I really need at a good/fair price. So the Coopers appeal to me. I looked at Tire Rack for their reviews and evaluations, but they don't seem to carry Coopers. When it comes time to replace, I'll probably consider the Michelins (LTX M/S2s) and others, but I don't like to "overbuy."

Just to show I am not anti-Michelin, the only tire I considered for my Acura TL was the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3, but that is for an ultra high performance tire (even though I don't even drive half the speed of the Pilot Sport's speed rating.)

Sorry I seem to have more questions than answers, but I am interested in Cooper Discoverer H/Ts, too, and would love any feedback.