Cooper Discoverer All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper Discoverer All Season and Michelin CrossClimate Plus appear in 23 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Cooper Discoverer All Season performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Cooper Discoverer All Season still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin CrossClimate Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Discoverer All Season | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 7 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.1 | 94.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Discoverer All Season
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Discoverer All Season | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.3 31 | Avg rank 4.7 453 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.9 2 | Avg rank 3.8 1047 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 221 | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.0 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 21 | Avg rank 5.6 55 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.4 41 | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Cooper Discoverer All Season |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Cooper Discoverer All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.3 for the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Discoverer All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.9 for the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
❄️ Snow: Cooper Discoverer All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.0 for the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
🧊 Ice: Cooper Discoverer All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Discoverer All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 5.7 for the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Discoverer All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 8.0 for the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Discoverer All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Cooper Discoverer All Season wins this category with an average rank of 1.4, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Discoverer All Season or Michelin CrossClimate Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Cooper Discoverer All Season across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks better than the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Cooper Discoverer All Season.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Discoverer All Season appears in 7 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate Plus in 16, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →