5/30/2023 0 Comments Cooper discoverer srx review![]() The Discoverer SRX is fine in winter, but not spectacular – there are even some tires in this category that are better.Ĭooper Tire may have installed a bit of sporty edge to this tire, but this is still a touring tire first and foremost. In the end, it all depends on where you live. Light snow can be easily tackled as well, but be advised that you should be driving slowly, as traction is nowhere near as good as winter tires, and the braking distances will be longer. You can thank the advanced compound for this, which is pretty pliable even in the coldest conditions. First of all, it is capable of delivering decent grip when the weather gets very cold, but the pavement is still dry. That said, for owners of SUVs and crossovers who live in areas with mild winters, the SRX might be a very good bet. That’s why, I always recommend going for legitimate winter tires, because they will offer the safest transformation for the whole family. ![]() The thing with all-season tires is that while they do offer some benefits in the snow when compared to summer tires, they are still far from what a proper winter tire can give you. That said, the results are what you would expect from a tire in this category – passable at best. The Discoverer SRX is an all-season tire, which means that it should offer good performance in light snow. On top of that, the tire is built down to 2/32nds of depth and has 185% more sipes than the previous model, which is probably the reason why a lot of owners report excellent wet performance even after thousands of miles driven.Įven when compared to other premium all-season touring tires from the likes of Continental, Michelin, and Bridgestone, the Discoverer SRX shows outstanding wear qualities. Some say that even wet traction is excellent after thousands of miles, which is something that can’t be said for most tires.Ĭooper Tire gives 65,000-mile tread warranty, which is one of the best results in the segment. ![]() Owners report that they easily get a few years out of this tire with the tread intact and the performance still top-notch. Being a premium tire from a reputable manufacturer, that was expected, but you get even better than what you pay for here. That said, from what I’ve heard, the Discoverer SRX is excellent in this category. And even then, that is not something that you can scientifically prove or take for granted. The biggest problem is, there is no way to test this on a short run – you must find out what the owners of these tires say about them after several years of usage. In reality, some models will start losing their tread much sooner than others. While it is expected from a touring tire to perform well in this category, not every model is created equally. Let’s see if this stays true in real-world testing. Overall, the Discoverer SRX seems like a tire that’s designed for family drivers who want a dependable solution in dry and wet conditions, and also a tire that will be comfortable and durable. It comes with two-ply polyester casing and two high-strength steel belts, reinforced by a single cap nylon ply. ![]() On the inside, the Discoverer SRX is primarily designed for ride comfort, stability, and durability, but not for toughness. ![]() The Discoverer SRX has some winter abilities as well, thanks to the winter edge pockets into the grooves of the tire. The independent tread blocks and intermediate ribs in the center improve wet stability, even more, making this a fully ready wet tire. The 3D Micro-Gauge sipes additionally help in the wet, specifically in heavy rain, providing biting edges for better traction when accelerating, braking and cornering. Then, there is Cooper’s proprietary StabilEdge Performance technology that reduces movement of the individual tread blocks, which should improve handling and stability in dry conditions, akin to a high-performance summer tire.įor better wet traction, there is the competition grade resin, something that you don’t often see in this category. To achieve that, the Discoverer SRX is made of high-silica compound molded into a symmetric design, which not only allows for easy cross-rotation, but it also minimizes uneven wear and improves fuel economy. ![]()
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