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Cooper AT3 OWL or Blackwall

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Just purchased 4 Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires, size 265/70/16, from Sears online. Got a great deal, $664.40, includes tax and an alignment. I am having trouble deciding on mounting OWL side out or blackwall. I am leaning towards blackwall since that is what I have always done. Any input is greatly appreciated.

bballa Enthusiast

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The tires are going to be installed on the 23rd and I am trying to decide between OWL or blackwall. Any input and or pictures of your truck with the AT3s mounted would be very helpful. thanks

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The OWL looks nice with your truck. The lettering of the Cooper Discoverer AT3 does look better than most other OWL tire brands.

SteveBBB Senior Enthusiast

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I'm sure you will get lots of opinions on this, but I like the white letters out. Here is a picture of my 2014 with white letter tires.

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jgl25 Enthusiast

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Me personally, I like the look of the white lettering. It's not something you see much now a days.

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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You can check my gallery for pics of the black sidewall on my last truck. I think it all comes down to personal preference. I also think white letters look better on factory rims, than aftermarket rims.

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I'll vote no.

If you like like to rub curbs and off road amongst rocks your white letters will soon turn into wide ragged white walls with bad spelling.

 

If I'm going to advertise their tires I would expect a monthly check as compensation. :)

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