Cooper Discoverer Winter is a winter tyre made in total of 38 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 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 139.75mm sidewall height. In 215/65 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Cooper Discoverer Winter - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 215/65 R17, Discoverer Winter usually competes against Snowproof 2 SUV, which is a tyre from Nokian with a rating of 64%, compared to 69% of the Cooper in question.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/65 R17)
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
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
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17 exemplary Ranked #5 of 19Finishing 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.