Cooper Discoverer True North review
Add your size for an exact match
The Amazon link then searches this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
The Cooper Discoverer True North is widely praised by users as a high-value, highly competent winter tire that delivers confident traction in snow, slush, and ice. Drivers appreciate their quiet, refined road manners in dry and wet conditions that closely mimic three-season tires, combined with an attractive price point compared to premium competitors.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
66/100From 59 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Cooper Discoverer True North specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 50 psi |
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 59 owner reviews found online.
The Cooper Discoverer True North is widely praised by users as a high-value, highly competent winter tire that delivers confident traction in snow, slush, and ice. Drivers appreciate their quiet, refined road manners in dry and wet conditions that closely mimic three-season tires, combined with an attractive price point compared to premium competitors. While a few note that ultimate ice traction may trail benchmark tires like the Bridgestone Blizzak, the overall consensus highlights them as a dependable and economical choice for harsh weather.
Pros
- Excellent grip and confidence in snow, ice, and winter weather
- Quiet and refined ride quality similar to three-season tires on dry and wet roads
- Great value and cost-effectiveness compared to more expensive premium winter tires
- Non-directional tread pattern allowing for versatile side-to-side tire rotations
- Predictable and stable handling that prevents unexpected traction loss
Cons
- Ice and extreme snow traction may slightly trail top-tier alternatives like the Bridgestone Blizzak
- Frustration reported by multiple users regarding unfulfilled or rejected mail-in rebates
- Minor traction struggles on specific challenging surfaces like wet leaves on dirt inclines
Worth knowing
- Drivers noted solid winter performance across a diverse range of vehicles, including sedans like the Chevy Malibu, crossovers like the Subaru Forester, and trucks/SUVs like the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma.
- Owners using them on smaller vehicles and light trucks emphasized their cost-effectiveness and reliable handling in mixed winter conditions such as ice-covered local roads and highways.
Reviews from our readers
Drivers who have these tires on their car, in their own words. We check every review before it goes live.
No reviews from our readers yet
Driving on the Cooper Discoverer True North? Tell other drivers how it grips, rides and wears.
Write a review
Thanks! Your review will appear here once we have checked it, usually within a few days.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter tire Test · 215/60 R16
2nd of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
Other tires to consider
Ranked by our Relative score, weighed against how many reviews and tests stand behind it.
Top rated winter tires
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.