Cooper Discoverer CTS vs Kumho Road Venture AT52: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper Discoverer CTS and Kumho Road Venture AT52 appear in 1 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 CTS performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Kumho Road Venture AT52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 Cooper Discoverer CTS and Kumho Road Venture AT52 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Cooper Discoverer CTS's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Discoverer CTS | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Summer | All Terrain |
| Type | Summer | All Season |
| Tests used | 0 | 1 |
| Best rank | — | #1 |
| Avg rank | — | 2.9 |
| Latest test | — | — |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Discoverer CTS
Kumho Road Venture AT52
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Discoverer CTS | Kumho Road Venture AT52 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Kumho Road Venture AT52 |
💧 Wet: Cooper Discoverer CTS vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Cooper Discoverer CTS.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Discoverer CTS vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Cooper Discoverer CTS.
❄️ Snow: Cooper Discoverer CTS vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Cooper Discoverer CTS.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Discoverer CTS vs Kumho Road Venture AT52
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Cooper Discoverer CTS.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Discoverer CTS or Kumho Road Venture AT52?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Road Venture AT52 ranks higher on average than the Cooper Discoverer CTS.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Road Venture AT52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Cooper Discoverer CTS across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Road Venture AT52 ranks better than the Cooper Discoverer CTS.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Discoverer CTS appears in 0 independent tests, Kumho Road Venture AT52 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
