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Discoverer true north

Introducing the Cooper Discoverer True North, the ultimate winter tire designed to provide exceptional performance and confidence in snowy and icy conditions. Engineered with advanced technology and a rugged construction, this tire ensures outstanding traction and handling, keeping you safe and in control during harsh winter weather. The Cooper Discoverer True North features a specialized winter compound that remains flexible even in extremely low temperatures. This unique compound enhances grip on icy surfaces, allowing for shorter braking distances and improved acceleration, so you can confidently navigate slippery roads with ease. Equipped with an aggressive tread pattern, the Discoverer True North effectively bites into snow and slush, providing superior traction in deep snow and icy conditions. The wide grooves and detailed siping of the tread design enhance the tire's ability to evacuate water and slush, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and maintaining excellent grip on wet surfaces. Designed for optimal performance on both ice and snow, the Discoverer True North incorporates sawtooth edges and 3D micro-gauge sipes. These features further enhance traction by creating additional biting edges, improving grip on icy surfaces and enhancing stability during cornering. In addition to its exceptional winter performance, the Cooper Discoverer True North is built to last. The tire's strong construction and durable materials ensure long-lasting tread life, allowing you to make the most of its winter capabilities for multiple seasons. With the Cooper Discoverer True North, you can conquer winter roads with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you're commuting to work, embarking on a weekend getaway, or simply navigating your daily routine, this tire delivers the performance and reliability you need to tackle even the harshest winter conditions. Choose the Cooper Discoverer True North and experience true winter driving excellence.

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NHTSA-reported issues for cooper discoverer true north

1,026
Complaints
51
Crashes
87
Injuries
26
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (460) · Tread / Belt (370) · Sidewall (160) · TPMS (12) · Bead (11)

Reported across: 1990 – 1990 (1 year)

What owners described

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 problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
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

BrandCooper
ModelDiscoverer True North
SeasonN/A
TypeN/A
UTQG treadwearN/A
UTQG tractionN/A
UTQG temperatureN/A
Mileage warrantyN/A
Noise (dB)N/A
IntroducedN/A

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Available sizes (43)

Cooper discoverer true north: what the numbers tell you

Manufacturer treadwear data for the Discoverer True North is not publicly listed. This is common for OEM-only or track-day tires that don't carry a US treadwear warranty. 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 True North 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 True North, the ultimate winter tire designed to provide exceptional performance and confidence in snowy and icy conditions. Engineered with advanced technology and a rugged construction, this tire ensures outstanding traction and handling, keeping you safe and in control during harsh winter weather. The Cooper Discoverer True North features a specialized winter compound that remains flexible even in extremely low temperatures. This unique compound enhances grip on icy surfaces, allowing for shorter braking distances and improved acceleration, so you can confidently navigate slippery roads with ease. Equipped with an aggressive tread pattern, the Discoverer True North effectively bites into snow and slush, providing superior traction in deep snow and icy conditions. The wide grooves and detailed siping of the tread design enhance the tire's ability to evacuate water and slush, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and maintaining excellent grip on wet surfaces. Designed for optimal performance on both ice and snow, the Discoverer True North incorporates sawtooth edges and 3D micro-gauge sipes. These features further enhance traction by creating additional biting edges, improving grip on icy surfaces and enhancing stability during cornering. In addition to its exceptional winter performance, the Cooper Discoverer True North is built to last. The tire's strong construction and durable materials ensure long-lasting tread life, allowing you to make the most of its winter capabilities for multiple seasons. With the Cooper Discoverer True North, you can conquer winter roads with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you're commuting to work, embarking on a weekend getaway, or simply navigating your daily routine, this tire delivers the performance and reliability you need to tackle even the harshest winter conditions. Choose the Cooper Discoverer True North and experience true winter driving excellence.

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Last verified 2026-10-07.