215/55 R17 Cooper Discoverer Winter variants
Cooper Discoverer Winter is a winter tyre made in total of 37 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Cooper Discoverer Winter - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 215/55 R17, Discoverer Winter usually competes against Wintrac Pro, which is a tyre from Vredestein with a rating of 81%, compared to 74% of the Cooper in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by Autobild in 2022, where Discoverer Winter received rating "Exemplary" and finished on the 5. place. It was tested on a VW Passat.
215/55 R17 98 V
Cooper Discoverer Winter is made in 37 sizes, starting from 215/65 R16 up to 295/35 R21.
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Cooper Discoverer Winter in tyre tests
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exemplary
Ranked #5 of 19
Finishing 5th out of 19 competitors, the Cooper Discoverer Winter tire impressed with its performance, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. This affordable branded tire showcased a balanced performance profile, excelling in snow capability and stability in dry handling, including achieving the shortest distances in dry braking, marking it as the best in this discipline. Its dry braking capability stood out, highlighting the tire's strong performance on dry surfaces. However, some critiques were noted regarding its average comfort level, suggesting a trade-off between its excellent grip and handling properties and the ride comfort offered. Despite this, the tire's strengths in critical winter driving conditions underscored its overall exceptional performance.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Cooper Discoverer Winter | 2- | 2 | 2+ | 2- | |||
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Ranked #7 of 56
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
| Cooper Discoverer Winter | 35,1 | 26,3 |
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Cooper Discoverer Winter | 2 | 3+ | 1- | ||||
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