Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+ review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 61 · 6 reviews analysed Road tests 59 · 10 tests
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The Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is generally regarded as an affordable, capable winter-oriented tire that delivers reliable performance across rain, snow, and mild winter conditions. While praised for its durability, wet grip, and excellent value, some users noted compromises in high-speed handling feedback and deep winter/ice traction.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
61/100From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
59/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.
The Cooper Weather Master SA2+ is generally regarded as an affordable, capable winter-oriented tire that delivers reliable performance across rain, snow, and mild winter conditions. While praised for its durability, wet grip, and excellent value, some users noted compromises in high-speed handling feedback and deep winter/ice traction.
Pros
- Exceptional value and reasonable pricing for the performance delivered
- Great grip and stability in wet and cold conditions
- High durability offering minimal wear over long distances
- Comfortable and soft ride quality
Cons
- Vague road feedback and unsettling handling during fast cornering
- Average performance in deep snow and on ice
- Tendency to overheat and lose grip during spirited dry driving
- Confusion caused by different manufacturing plants and tread designs between smaller (13-16") and larger (17"+) sizes
Worth knowing
- Users highlighted a distinct manufacturing difference, noting that sizes 13"-16" are produced in Serbia with a T speed rating, while 17" and above are produced in the UK with higher speed ratings and different tread designs.
- The tire successfully handled severe winter conditions, such as the 'beast from the east,' when fitted to all-wheel-drive vehicles like the Subaru Legacy 3.0R.
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10 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
22nd of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 30th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
20th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 19th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 20 | |
| Noise | 16th of 20 | |
| Value | 5th of 20 | |
| Wear | 20th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
16th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 25th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
26th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 28th of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
25th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 Sport Auto Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 10 |
Source: Sport Auto
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
24th of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R17
8th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2016 AutoBild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
16th of 20
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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