Cooper Discoverer Winter vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo: 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.
How the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 and GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo 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 prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Discoverer Winter | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 7.6 | 10.9 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.5 | 90.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Discoverer Winter
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Discoverer Winter | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.2 11 | Avg rank 10.0 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 | Avg rank 15.0 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.1 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 9.0 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 2 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 10.0 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
💧 Wet: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 10.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 15.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
❄️ Snow: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.1 for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
🧊 Ice: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.8 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 11.0 for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 9.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Discoverer Winter or GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Cooper Discoverer Winter ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper Discoverer Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Cooper Discoverer Winter ranks better than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo shows better mileage performance than the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Discoverer Winter appears in 4 independent tests, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo 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 →