P7 of 9
Beat 25% of the field
Cooper Discoverer Winter Test Results
Tested 2020 to 2022
4 publications
Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Cooper Discoverer Winter averages a finish of 7th.
- 5Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 7thAverage finish
- 44%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
5 tests, 2020 to 2022
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 44%
Record by discipline
Where the Cooper Discoverer Winter 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 | 3 | P5.7 of 13.3 | 51% | - |
| Dry Handling | 3 | P10.3 of 13.7 | 17% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P7 of 24.3 | 48% | - |
| Wet Handling | 3 | P10 of 13.3 | 23% | - |
| Wet Circle | 2 | P8.5 of 16 | 48% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 3 | P7.7 of 13.3 | 54% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3 | P6.7 of 13.3 | 63% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 4 | P8 of 17.8 | 50% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P6.7 of 13.3 | 48% | - |
| Snow Handling | 3 | P5.7 of 12.7 | 52% | - |
| Snow Circle | 1 | P2 of 8 | 86% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 2 | P4 of 16 | 73% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 3 | P2.3 of 13.3 | 94% | 2 |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P11 of 20 | 47% | - |
| Value | 1 | P5 of 20 | 79% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 3 | P10.3 of 13.3 | 24% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Cooper Discoverer Winter. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vredestein Wintrac Pro
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Falken Eurowinter HS01
4 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 67% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP3
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Uniroyal WinterExpert
3 shared: 2 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 100% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 4
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated December 1, 2025.
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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Snow traction
Strong
in 3 of 3 tests
Details
good driving characteristics on firm snow cover
- 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test (2022)impressive suitability for snow
- 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022)Still decent braking and traction on snow
- 2022 AMS Winter Tire Test (2022)
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Ride comfort
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Very quiet and quite comfortable tire
- 2022 AMS Winter Tire Test (2022)good comfort
- 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test (2022)
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Road noise
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
low pass-by noise
- 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test (2022)Very quiet and quite comfortable tire
- 2022 AMS Winter Tire Test (2022)
Performance Weaknesses
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
High rolling resistance
- 2022 AMS Winter Tire Test (2022)increased rolling resistance
- 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test (2022)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
moderate grip and understeering handling on dry roads
- 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test (2022)less secure balance in dry corners
- 2022 AMS Winter Tire Test (2022)
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Wet handling
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Poor performance with risk of oversteer in the wet
- 2022 AMS Winter Tire Test (2022)
Every test, newest first 5
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2022 4 tests
P5 of 20
Beat 79% of the field
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
Exemplary.
P7 of 56
Beat 89% of the field
P6 of 8
Beat 0% of the field
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
Sufficient.
2020 1 test
P10 of 13
Beat 25% of the field
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