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Comparison: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (2026)

Cooper Discoverer WinterUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Discoverer Winter

R13 – R21
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R13 – R22
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Cooper (0%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Discoverer Winter and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Discoverer Winter is made - Serbia.

Test Profile

Cooper
Discoverer Winter
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
6
23
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
6.8
3.3
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
91
185

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 32 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Dry braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Dry handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
Dry driving behavior
Cooper Discoverer Winter
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Safety
Cooper Discoverer Winter
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Dry handling - objective
Cooper Discoverer Winter
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Discoverer Winter
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
Dry steering response
Cooper Discoverer Winter
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
93%
Wet
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Discoverer Winter
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Discoverer Winter
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Wet braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Wet circle cornering
Cooper Discoverer Winter
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Wet handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Wet handling - objective
Cooper Discoverer Winter
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Snow braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Snow cornering
Cooper Discoverer Winter
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Snow handling
Cooper Discoverer Winter
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Snow traction
Cooper Discoverer Winter
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Snow handling - objective
Cooper Discoverer Winter
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Ice
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Ice braking
Cooper Discoverer Winter
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Cooper Discoverer Winter
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
97%
Exterior noise
Cooper Discoverer Winter
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Comfort
Cooper Discoverer Winter
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Interior noise
Cooper Discoverer Winter
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
98%
Costs
Confidence
Cooper Discoverer Winter
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
96%
Mileage
Cooper Discoverer Winter
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Price/value
Cooper Discoverer Winter
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
94%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Discoverer Winter
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%
Fuel efficiency
Cooper Discoverer Winter
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020235/55 R17View

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