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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Evolution H/T vs Cooper Evolution Tour — 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 Evolution H/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
56 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
88
Snow
74
Comfort
86
Noise
78
Treadwear
84
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Cooper Evolution Tour tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
361 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
90
Snow
–
Comfort
91
Noise
89
Treadwear
89
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better noise, comfort and treadwear. 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)
A — Cooper Evolution H/T
94
B — Cooper Evolution Tour
94
Why this score
SourceEvolution H/TEvolution Tour
America's Tire owners – 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 2
A — Cooper Evolution H/T
88
B — Cooper Evolution Tour
90
Why this score
SourceEvolution H/TEvolution Tour
America's Tire owners – 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Evolution H/T
74
B — Cooper Evolution Tour
–

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 5
A — Cooper Evolution H/T
86
B — Cooper Evolution Tour
91
Why this score
SourceEvolution H/TEvolution Tour
America's Tire owners – 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 11
A — Cooper Evolution H/T
78
B — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
Why this score
SourceEvolution H/TEvolution Tour
America's Tire owners – 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 5
A — Cooper Evolution H/T
84
B — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
Why this score
SourceEvolution H/TEvolution Tour
America's Tire owners – 89

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 4
A — Cooper Evolution H/T
89
B — Cooper Evolution Tour
93
Why this score
SourceEvolution H/TEvolution Tour
America's Tire owners – 93

Scores at a glance

Cooper Evolution H/T vs Cooper Evolution Tour: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Evolution H/TCooper Evolution Tour
Relative Score 86 91
Dry 94 94
Wet 88 90
Snow 74 –
Comfort 86 91
Noise 78 89
Treadwear 84 89
Handling 89 93

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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 Evolution H/T

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Cooper Evolution Tour

The Cooper Evolution Tour is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that offers a smooth, comfortable ride and reliable wet-weather performance at an accessible price point. While many users praise its quality and comfort, a notable segment of the user base reports concerns regarding tread life falling short of manufacturer expectations.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
  • Strong wet-weather traction and water displacement
  • Quiet operation for most driving conditions
  • Positive brand reputation for being a U.S.-based manufacturer

Cons

  • Tread life often fails to meet mileage warranty expectations
  • Inconsistent noise levels reported by some users
  • Potential for premature wear compared to premium competitors like Michelin
  • Occasional quality control issues (e.g., air bubbles)

Observations

  • Rideshare drivers report high satisfaction with the tire's comfort and noise levels for passenger transport.
  • Users transitioning from factory-installed premium tires (specifically Michelin) often note a comparable or superior ride quality, though some remain skeptical about long-term durability.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Evolution H/T B · Cooper Evolution Tour
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—580 - 600 A A - B
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Cooper

Winner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better noise, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 89 vs 78 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 91 vs 86 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 89 vs 84 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 93 vs 89 on handling.

Tire A · Cooper Evolution H/T
Tire B · Cooper Evolution Tour

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.