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Cooper Summer

The Cooper Summer is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 71% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P7 of 8 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 18,000miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 171sizes available

Tire Reviews Score

Cooper Summer

7.0/10

Better than 43% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 43% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 43% 7.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 55% 44% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 43% 40% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 79% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 1% 7% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 49% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 33% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Summer ECO Tire Test Sport Auto · 195/55 R16 P7 / 8
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
7th Average
7th Best
7th Worst
The latest test

2026 Summer ECO Tire Test P7 of 8

The Cooper Summer is a new product following Cooper's acquisition by Goodyear. On wet roads, it delivers secure, precise, and reliable handling with very good aquaplaning protection, and test drivers found it easy to control. The problem area is dry braking, where it records the longest stopping distance in the test at 123 feet - a borderline result. A slight rubbing sensation was noted at the handling limit, and a faint rolling noise is audible in corners. Rolling resistance is mid-pack, and it is among the cheaper options at 100 euros. Like Dunlop and Vredestein, retail-purchased samples were verified in follow-up tests and confirmed the original results.

Weak: Dry Braking, Noise Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG

Every independent test of the Cooper Summer, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer ECO Tire TestSport Auto · 195/55 R16P7 / 8gut (Good)
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range115 sizes available

165-285Width30-70Profile14-21Rim80-112 T-YLoad/Speed Index2025First On Market

EU LabelAcross 115 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-73dB A/B

Popular sizes205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Cooper Summer in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Cooper Summer stops 5.3% longer than premium rivals and 4.3% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 55/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Cooper Summer in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Cooper Summer stops 3.9% longer than premium rivals and 3.6% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 43/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Cooper Summer?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Cooper Summer's rolling resistance is 7.9% higher than premium rivals and 2.3% higher than mid-range rivals.
What is the Cooper Summer's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Cooper Summer most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Cooper Summer come in?
The Cooper Summer is available in 171 sizes, ranging from 165-285/30-70 R14-21.
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Questions and Answers for the Cooper Summer

Are Cooper Summer is good and safe tire to drive hor corolla e210 hybrid with dynamic driver someone who drive 10 mph over speed limits.
July 17, 2026
You can see the only test they've appeared in here. It looks like it's performance is inline with its price point, fair. It will not be an unsafe tire though.

Cooper Summer Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 71%
  • Comfort 80%
  • Dry Grip 75%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Handling 75%
  • Wear 75%
  • Road Feedback 70%

All 1 Cooper Summer reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
71%
Member
Mid-Life

Value for money, the tire came from a continental primum with a 7 which stuck to the road, but it was noisy and quite a bit more expensive than the Cooper. Its disadvantages are that it doesn't brake well in the dry and doesn't have such good feedback on the road.The law is a quiet, comfortable tire that can handle many demands and will not let you down.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 2
  1. Initial Impressions71% 8,000 miles

    I had previous Continental Premium 7 the difference has mainly to do with noise I consider the cooper They are quieter and have worse grip than the Continental Premium 7 It's not that fast in the corner. However, it's a decent tire for everyday use without having many demands. 290€ for a set of four I consider a decent price.

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