Comparison: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Upper-middle

Cooper

Discoverer Winter

R16 – R21

VS

Budget

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

7.8

R14 – R21

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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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 Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Cooper (0%). The first tyre test of Cooper Discoverer Winter was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Discoverer Winter and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. We also know where Discoverer Winter is made - Serbia.

Test Profile

Discoverer Winter

Speed-Grip 5

Number of tests

6

12

Best position

#5

#3

Average position

6.8

9.3

Latest test

2022

2025

Available sizes

56

93

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

71%

Cooper

Discoverer Winter

74%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Wet Braking

Cooper Discoverer Winter

71%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

63%

Wet Handling

Cooper Discoverer Winter

67%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

59%

Wet Circle Cornering

Cooper Discoverer Winter

71%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

55%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Cooper Discoverer Winter

71%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

96%

Aquaplaning Cross

Cooper Discoverer Winter

73%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

96%

Dry Performance

82%

Cooper

Discoverer Winter

70%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Dry Braking

Cooper Discoverer Winter

88%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

65%

Dry Handling

Cooper Discoverer Winter

75%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

75%

Snow Performance

81%

Cooper

Discoverer Winter

81%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Snow Braking

Cooper Discoverer Winter

76%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

86%

Snow Traction

Cooper Discoverer Winter

82%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

73%

Snow Handling

Cooper Discoverer Winter

84%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

84%

Snow Circle Cornering

Cooper Discoverer Winter

82%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

82%

Comfort & Noise

76%

Cooper

Discoverer Winter

76%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Noise Exterior

Cooper Discoverer Winter

82%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

Ride Comfort

Cooper Discoverer Winter

69%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

87%

Economy

65%

Cooper

Discoverer Winter

77%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Rolling Resistance

Cooper Discoverer Winter

65%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

88%

Mileage

Cooper Discoverer Winter

65%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

65%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2022	215/55 R17	View

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Comparison: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Discoverer Winter

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