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

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. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Cooper Discoverer Winter dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (99%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P also have B wet ratings. 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.