Tread or belt separation appears in 24% of these reports; about 1.8× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 759 reports filed against Cooper tires across every line and vehicle that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problem	This subject	All tire complaints	Relative
Tread or belt separation	24%	13%	1.8×
Blowout or sudden deflation	21%	20%	1.0×
Sidewall failure	21%	15%	1.4×
Bubble or bulge in the tire	12%	6%	2.0×
Loss of control, rollover or collision	9%	8%	1.0×
Cracking or dry rot	7%	9%	0.7×

Mileage at failure

446 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 42,999 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 5,219 and 155,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Cooper. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

THIS IS THE SECOND SAME SIZE COOPER TIRE THAT HAS FAILED THE SAME WAY IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. THE TIRE WAS PROPERLY INFLATED AND BEGAN TO LOSE AIR EVEN THOUGH IT HAD NO PUNCTURES IN THE TIRE. THE TIRE STARTED TO RUN LOW AND THE SIDEWALL CRACKED AND DID NOT DEFLATE BUT RAN WITH LOW PRESSURE. I NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS LOW BUT NOT DEFLATED. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE TIRE THE SAME CRACKS APPEARS ON THE SIDE WALL AND NOTHING WAS HIT THAT HAD ABRADED THE TIRE. BOTH TIRES WERE SIZE 215/50 R17 CS4 V XL BW 95 TL. BOTH TIRES LASTED APPROX 15-17K MILES BEFORE FAILING AND APPROX 2 YEARS IN EACH CASE. ONE WAS REPLACED BY THE TIRE DEALER ONLY BECAUSE I HAD BOUGHT THE TIRE PROTECTION POLICY AND THE OTHER WAS NO LONGER COVERED AS REPLACEMENTS ARE NO LONGER COVERED AFTER 12K OR 1 YR. BOTH TIRES COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AS THE SIDEWALL HAS FAILED.

NHTSA complaint 1024001

3 OF 4 TIRES, COOPER DISCOVERER LSX P265 / 70R17, FAILED WITHIN 8 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER DUE TO STEEL BELTS SEPARATING AT APPROXIMATELY 19 - 20,000 MILES. IN THE LAST INSTANCE I EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING. ALL 4 TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW AND IN GOOD CONDITION WHEN THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME D.O.T #: UP1YCL71010.

NHTSA complaint 1116201

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRES, TIRE LINE: VELOZZA ZXV, AND TIRE SIZE: 255/35/R18 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE READ SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,965 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.

NHTSA complaint 1152205

I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 WHEN MY VEHICLE STARTED THUMPING AND VIBRATING ERRATICALLY AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO CONTROL. I EXITED IMMEDIATELY TO FIND THAT MY TIRE HAD A HUGE BULGE A LITTLE LARGER THAN A SOFTBALL. A MAN STOPPED AND SAID I SHOULD BE OKAY TO DRIVE THE 2 MILES I HAD LEFT TO GET HOME. WHEN I BACKED OUT TO DRIVE HOME THE BULGE POPPED EXPOSING BROKEN PLY CORDS AND TREAD SEPARATION.

NHTSA complaint 1213971

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Specs

Brand	Cooper
Model	Discoverer Enduramax
Season	N/A
Type	N/A
UTQG treadwear	640
UTQG traction	A
UTQG temperature	A
Mileage warranty	N/A
Noise (dB)	N/A
Introduced	N/A

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Cooper discoverer enduramax: what the numbers tell you

The Discoverer Enduramax's UTQG treadwear rating of 640 puts it in the long-wear class. Its compound is engineered for life over outright grip, which is appropriate for an everyday touring tire. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.

Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a general tire built for the passenger segment, the Discoverer Enduramax is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.

Introducing the Cooper Discoverer Enduramax, a high-performance tire designed to deliver exceptional performance and durability for a wide range of vehicles. Whether you're cruising on highways or venturing off-road, this tire is built to provide a smooth and reliable driving experience, ensuring you can tackle any road with confidence. Durability is at the core of the Discoverer Enduramax's design. It features an advanced tread compound that is specifically formulated to resist wear, extending the life of the tire and maximizing your investment. With its strong construction and reinforced sidewalls, this tire is engineered to withstand the rigors of daily driving and challenging terrains. The tread pattern of the Cooper Discoverer Enduramax is optimized for both wet and dry conditions, offering excellent traction and grip on various road surfaces. The wide circumferential grooves efficiently channel water away from the tire, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and enhancing wet weather performance. Additionally, the Discoverer Enduramax incorporates Cooper's innovative 3D Micro-Gauge siping technology, which enhances stability and improves handling. These sipes create more biting edges, allowing for increased traction and grip, especially on icy or snow-covered roads. Comfort and quietness are also key attributes of the Cooper Discoverer Enduramax. The tire's advanced tread design minimizes road noise, providing a peaceful and enjoyable ride. Whether you're embarking on a long road trip or navigating through the city streets, this tire ensures a smooth and quiet driving experience. With its versatile capabilities, the Cooper Discoverer Enduramax is an excellent choice for SUVs, trucks, and crossover vehicles. Whether you're an urban commuter, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone who simply demands a reliable and long-lasting tire, the Cooper Discoverer Enduramax delivers outstanding performance and durability in every aspect. Choose the Cooper Discoverer Enduramax for your vehicle and experience a tire that combines strength, longevity, and exceptional performance for all your driving needs.

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