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Comparison: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (90%) than Cooper (0%). The first tyre test of Cooper Discoverer Winter was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Discoverer Winter and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Discoverer Winter is made in Serbia and WinterContact TS 870 P is made in Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Cooper
Discoverer Winter
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
6
29
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
6.8
3.7
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
91
222

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
74%
Cooper
Discoverer Winter
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wet Braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Wet Handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Cooper Discoverer Winter
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Cooper Discoverer Winter
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Cooper Discoverer Winter
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
89%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
68%
Cooper
Discoverer Winter
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry Braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Dry Handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Dry Lane Change
Cooper Discoverer Winter
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Cooper Discoverer Winter
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
79%
Cooper
Discoverer Winter
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Snow Braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
89%
Snow Traction
Cooper Discoverer Winter
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Snow Handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Cooper Discoverer Winter
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
82%
Cooper
Discoverer Winter
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Noise Exterior
Cooper Discoverer Winter
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Noise Interior
Cooper Discoverer Winter
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Ride Comfort
Cooper Discoverer Winter
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
69%
Economy
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
63%
Cooper
Discoverer Winter
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
72%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Rolling Resistance
Cooper Discoverer Winter
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
93%
Mileage
Cooper Discoverer Winter
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
50%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022245/40 R19View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2022245/45 R19View

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