Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek averages a finish of 8th.
2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test P9 of 30
The Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek, a 3PMSF rugged all-terrain, finished joint ninth. Its drive impressed more than its measured grip, but it was one of only two rugged designs to finish in the upper half of the ranking.
Where the Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P6 of 12 | 55% | - |
| Dry Circle | 1 | P3 of 12 | 82% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P4 of 12 | 73% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P10 of 12 | 18% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P6 of 12 | 55% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P6 of 12 | 55% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P19 of 30 | 38% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P15 of 30 | 52% | - |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P3 of 12 | 82% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P9 of 30 | 72% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P20 of 30 | 34% | - |
| Ice Traction | 1 | P13 of 30 | 59% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P3 of 12 | 82% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P11 of 12 | 9% | - |
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek, a 3PMSF rugged all-terrain, finished joint ninth. Its drive impressed more than its measured grip, but it was one of only two rugged designs to finish in the upper half of the ranking.
The Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek finished sixth overall and is a more refined road tire than its rugged looks suggest, with good handling and snow pace. Long wet braking and a noisy ride are the compromises.
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