Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2: 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 appear in 6 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, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 2 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Cooper Discoverer Winter if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Discoverer Winter | Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #16 |
| Avg rank | 7.6 | 27.3 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.5 | 79.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Discoverer Winter
Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Discoverer Winter | Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.2 11 | Avg rank 23.0 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 | No data | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.1 | Avg rank 32.5 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 2 | No data | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 1 | No data | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
💧 Wet: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 23.0 for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
❄️ Snow: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 32.5 for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Discoverer Winter or Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Cooper Discoverer Winter ranks higher on average than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper Discoverer Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Cooper Discoverer Winter shows better mileage performance than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Discoverer Winter appears in 4 independent tests, Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
