Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Triangle SeasonX TA01: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus and Triangle SeasonX TA01 appear in 9 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 Weather Master SA2 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Triangle SeasonX TA01 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, 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 Triangle SeasonX TA01 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Triangle SeasonX TA01 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus | Triangle SeasonX TA01 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.4 | 85.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Triangle SeasonX TA01
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus | Triangle SeasonX TA01 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.8 | Avg rank 11.5 1 | Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.2 | Avg rank 15.3 | Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 17.6 | Avg rank 7.7 | Triangle SeasonX TA01 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Triangle SeasonX TA01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 20.0 | No data | Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Avg rank 4.0 | Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus |
💧 Wet: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 11.5 for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.2, compared to 15.3 for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
❄️ Snow: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Triangle SeasonX TA01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 17.6 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Triangle SeasonX TA01 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.3 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 20.0, compared to no data for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.0 for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus or Triangle SeasonX TA01?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus ranks higher on average than the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Triangle SeasonX TA01 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle SeasonX TA01 ranks better than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus appears in 6 independent tests, Triangle SeasonX TA01 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 →