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Comparison: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

Cooper Discoverer WinterUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Discoverer Winter

R16 – R21
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Cooper (0%). The first tyre test of Cooper Discoverer Winter was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Discoverer Winter is made in Serbia and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Test Profile

Cooper
Discoverer Winter
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
6
17
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
6.8
1.7
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
56
80

Dry

Dry
Cooper Discoverer Winter
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Dry driving behavior
Cooper Discoverer Winter
58%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Discoverer Winter
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%

Snow

Snow
Cooper Discoverer Winter
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Cooper Discoverer Winter
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow cornering
Cooper Discoverer Winter
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Lateral guidance on snow
Cooper Discoverer Winter
40%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%

Wet

Wet
Cooper Discoverer Winter
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Discoverer Winter
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Discoverer Winter
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet circle cornering
Cooper Discoverer Winter
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Comfort

Comfort
Cooper Discoverer Winter
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Cooper Discoverer Winter
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Comfort
Cooper Discoverer Winter
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Interior noise
Cooper Discoverer Winter
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%

Costs

Costs
Cooper Discoverer Winter
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Discoverer Winter
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Mileage
Cooper Discoverer Winter
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Price/value
Cooper Discoverer Winter
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%

Ice

Ice
Cooper Discoverer Winter
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Ice braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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