Cooper Discoverer Winter - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

7^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

10^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across five winter tire tests, the Cooper Discoverer Winter delivers mid-pack overall performance with clear comfort and noise advantages, decent aquaplaning resistance, and competent snow capability. However, it consistently underperforms in wet and dry braking and handling, and efficiency (rolling resistance) is below average. Awards or test wins are absent, but it occasionally scores top-tier in external noise and posts solid snow metrics in larger test fields.
Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing quietness and reasonable snow security at a value-oriented price, but those needing short braking distances and agile handling in wet/dry conditions should consider alternatives.

Performance Strengths

Noise/Comfort Strong Details
• 1st place external noise in 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Test (72 dB)
• 1st place external noise in 2022 AMS Winter Test (69.5 dB)
• 5th/22 noise in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Test (+1.1% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 2nd/8 straight aquaplaning in 2022 AMS (+2.8% from best)
• 2nd/8 curved aquaplaning in 2022 AMS (+0.4% from best)
• 6th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2022 UHP test (+6.5% from best)
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 4th/10 snow traction in 2022 UHP (+2.4% from best)
• 5th/10 snow braking/Slalom mid-pack in 2022 UHP (+2.9% to +6.9%)
• 6th/21 snow handling in 2022 Auto Bild (+2% from best)
• 3rd/22 snow slalom in 2022 Auto Bild (+1.3% from best)
Value/Pricing Moderate Details
• 5th/20 price and value in 2022 Auto Bild (Price 515; Value +38.6% from best)
• 3rd/8 price in 2022 AMS (+3.6% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Handling Strong Details
• 9th/10 wet braking in 2022 UHP (+18.4% from best)
• 7th/8 wet braking in 2022 AMS (+21.1% from best)
• 15th/22 wet handling in 2022 Auto Bild (+2.9% from best)
Dry Braking and Handling Strong Details
• 9th/10 dry braking in 2022 UHP (+18.4% from best)
• 9th/10 dry handling in 2022 UHP (+2.6% from best)
• 8th/8 dry handling in 2022 AMS (+1.6% from best)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate Details
• 7th/10 rolling resistance in 2022 UHP (+21.8% from best)
• 17th/22 rolling resistance in 2022 Auto Bild (+33.1% from best)
• 7th/8 rolling resistance in 2022 AMS (+14.5% from best)
Overall Consistency in UHP Sizes Moderate Details
• 7th/10 overall in 2022 UHP test
• 6th/8 overall in 2022 AMS UHP test
• Multiple bottom-3 placements in wet/dry categories across UHP tests