Cooper Discoverer S/T is an all-season SUV tire. The manufacturer calls their key feature durability, which is hinted at by the reference to endurance in the name of the tires (this is how endurance is translated from English).
The Cooper Discoverer S/T tires were presented at the 2019 SEMA show. They are designed to work on rough roads that are found almost everywhere.
The Discoverer S/T uses Durable-Tread Technology to help extend tire tread life with super-tough materials that resist wear and tear in harsh road conditions such as gravel and uneven city streets.
Thanks to the Armor Belt technology, durable steel belts provide the tires with additional strength to withstand all defects of the road surface and improve handling.
The durable internal construction helps the tires maintain their shape while driving, thus providing better traction, says a Shina Guide technician. Even with all these features, the model is exceptionally quiet thanks to a unique tread pattern that minimizes noise.
Winter Grip technology improves grip on snow. She is credited with receiving the Cooper Discoverer S/T 3PMS icon, which confirms the model's viability in winter conditions.
The Cooper Discoverer S/T tire is a new all-season tire that is based on the new Armor-Tek3 technology. This is a three-layer construction, which allows achieving not only a high degree of vehicle stability in various weather conditions but also significantly increases the life of the tire.
The peculiarity of this tire is its special rubber composition, which has a high level of strength. In addition, this rubber has a high level of wear resistance, which guarantees minimal wear even in intensive use.
The company's specialists have developed a special protector that guarantees a stable behavior of the car on any road surface. In addition, it has an aesthetically pleasing appearance, which gives the car an additional "aggressiveness".
Features of the Cooper Discoverer S/T tire
Cooper Discoverer S/T - Designed for SUVs and crossovers. This suggests that it is capable of withstanding significant loads and at the same time not changing its performance.
The manufacturer produces several standard sizes ranging from R16 to R18. This allows these tires to be used on most modern SUVs and crossovers from world manufacturers.
The Discoverer S/T tires will replace the Discoverer -C and the Discoverer range of sizes. The S/T tires are built using Cooper's special “Armor-Tek3” 3-ply carcass construction and a modern tread pattern.
1) The large distance between the tread blocks and the side lugs provides high cross-country ability.
2) The composition of rubber and the chaotic alternation of the width of the tread blocks significantly reduce the noise level.
3) The holes for the spikes suggest its use in the winter.
4) The composition of the rubber remains elastic at low temperatures.
5) Frame using Armor-Tek 3 technology (frame consisting of three polyester layers - two layers with a radial arrangement of fibers and the third - with a diagonal one).
6) Self-cleaning protector.
Reliable grip on all roads
The versatility of this model is largely due to the features in the design of its tread. It is distinguished by an increased number of coupling edges, formed not only by blocks but also by sipes. Thanks to the three-dimensional design, these elements are arranged at a very high density, which provides the tire with a good grip on winter roads. In summer, its effectiveness is due to the large area of the contact patch and the presence of five longitudinal ribs.
Fast and accurate steering response
Thanks to its fairly open design, the tread of this model contains a large number of drainage grooves. They are located not only longitudinally, but also transversely, which, in combination with their large capacity, allows the tire to maintain grip, both in rain and snow or during thaws.
“Cooper set out to dominate the tire niche for CUV and SUV vehicles that not only outperformed the brand's previous models but also be cut head and shoulders above the best tires in the segment. Although we have conducted only minor comparative tests from a select few competitors, we still feel that Cooper has achieved his goal. "
According to Scott Jamieson, "The Discoverer isn't just designed with consumers in mind; experienced winter driving drivers were directly involved in the development process by providing feedback." “The results are tires that have the same responsiveness to steering as conventional touring tires, yet can provide the driver with confidence in the most unpredictable winter months,” added Jamieson.