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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus vs Goodyear Eagle LS-2 — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
Owner ratings
Dry
88
Wet
79
Snow
79
Comfort
84
Noise
82
Treadwear
82
Handling
87

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Goodyear Eagle LS-2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
80
Snow
80
Comfort
78
Noise
–
Treadwear
76
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus — better handling, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer H/T Plus leads by 13
A — Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus
88
B — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
75
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer H/T PlusEagle LS-2
Tire Rack owners – 70
Tyre Reviews owners – 75
SimpleTire owners – 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 1
A — Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus
79
B — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
80
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer H/T PlusEagle LS-2
Tire Rack owners – 58
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners – 89

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 1
A — Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus
79
B — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
80
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer H/T PlusEagle LS-2
Tire Rack owners – 41
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners – 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer H/T Plus leads by 6
A — Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus
84
B — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
78
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer H/T PlusEagle LS-2
Tire Rack owners – 67
Tyre Reviews owners – 78
SimpleTire owners – 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus
82
B — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
–
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer H/T PlusEagle LS-2
SimpleTire owners – 87

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Discoverer H/T Plus leads by 6
A — Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus
82
B — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
76
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer H/T PlusEagle LS-2
Tire Rack owners – 59
Tyre Reviews owners – 76
SimpleTire owners – 82

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Discoverer H/T Plus leads by 18
A — Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus
87
B — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
69
Why this score
SourceDiscoverer H/T PlusEagle LS-2
Tyre Reviews owners – 69

Scores at a glance

Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus vs Goodyear Eagle LS-2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Discoverer H/T PlusGoodyear Eagle LS-2
Relative Score 83 77
Dry 88 75
Wet 79 80
Snow 79 80
Comfort 84 78
Noise 82 –
Treadwear 82 76
Handling 87 69

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Goodyear Eagle LS-2

The Goodyear Eagle LS2 receives a mixed reception, with users frequently divided between its impressive tread longevity and its tendency to become noisy as the tire wears. While many owners appreciate the comfortable ride and decent all-season capability, others report concerns regarding dry and wet traction, particularly under acceleration.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • High level of ride comfort
  • Effective rim protection design
  • Good performance in light snow and slush

Cons

  • Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
  • Susceptibility to cupping
  • Inconsistent traction during acceleration in wet or dry conditions
  • Soft sidewalls may feel less precise than dedicated summer tires

Observations

  • Users with high-performance vehicles like the BMW X6M and F10 M-Sport reported surprisingly high mileage and satisfactory wear rates.
  • Drivers transitioning from dedicated summer tires (e.g., Bridgestone S01) noted a marked improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus B · Goodyear Eagle LS-2
Sizes available—15
Rim diameters—15″ – 20″
Tread depth—9 - 12/32″
UTQG—360 - 400 A A - B
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure—44 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Goodyear

Winner: Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus — better handling, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus scores 87 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus scores 88 vs 75 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus scores 84 vs 78 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus scores 82 vs 76 on treadwear.

Tire A · Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle LS-2

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.