Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper Discoverer Winter and Gislaved Nord Frost 200 appear in 7 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 Winter performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 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 Cooper Discoverer Winter is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Cooper Discoverer Winter if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Discoverer Winter | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 7.6 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.5 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Discoverer Winter
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Discoverer Winter | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.2 11 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.1 | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 2 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
💧 Wet: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.2 for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.2 for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
❄️ Snow: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 7.1 for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
🧊 Ice: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.8 for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Gislaved Nord Frost 200
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.0 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Discoverer Winter or Gislaved Nord Frost 200?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 ranks higher on average than the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Cooper Discoverer Winter across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 ranks better than the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Cooper Discoverer Winter shows better mileage performance than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Discoverer Winter appears in 4 independent tests, Gislaved Nord Frost 200 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →