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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Evolution Tour vs Dunlop Signature II — 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 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.

VS
Dunlop Signature II tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
Owner ratings
Dry
85
Wet
81
Snow
69
Comfort
70
Noise
64
Treadwear
77
Handling
85

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) Evolution Tour leads by 9
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
94
B — Dunlop Signature II
85
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourSignature II
Tire Rack owners – 84
SimpleTire owners – 82
America's Tire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 9
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
90
B — Dunlop Signature II
81
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourSignature II
Tire Rack owners – 81
SimpleTire owners – 76
America's Tire owners 90 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
–
B — Dunlop Signature II
69
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourSignature II
Tire Rack owners – 71
SimpleTire owners – 73

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 21
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
91
B — Dunlop Signature II
70
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourSignature II
Tire Rack owners – 73
SimpleTire owners – 82
America's Tire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 25
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
B — Dunlop Signature II
64
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourSignature II
SimpleTire owners – 76
America's Tire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 12
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
B — Dunlop Signature II
77
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourSignature II
Tire Rack owners – 79
SimpleTire owners – 76
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 8
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
93
B — Dunlop Signature II
85
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourSignature II
America's Tire owners 93 –

Scores at a glance

Cooper Evolution Tour vs Dunlop Signature II: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Evolution TourDunlop Signature II
Relative Score 91 77
Dry 94 85
Wet 90 81
Snow – 69
Comfort 91 70
Noise 89 64
Treadwear 89 77
Handling 93 85

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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 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.
Tire B Dunlop Signature II

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Evolution Tour B · Dunlop Signature II
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG580 - 600 A A - B620 A B
Treadwear warranty—65,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side WallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Dunlop

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

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 89 vs 64 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 91 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 89 vs 77 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 94 vs 85 on dry.

Tire A · Cooper Evolution Tour
Tire B · Dunlop Signature II

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.