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Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 review

The Cooper WM SA2 is highly regarded as a budget-friendly winter tire that punches above its weight class, offering performance comparable to premium brands. Users consistently praise its exceptional traction in deep snow and icy conditions, making it a reliable choice for challenging winter climates.

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.
Relative score
77/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
78/100
6 reviews
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

78%
Would buy again 85%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Corner stability
72%
Dry traction
80%
Steering response
77%
Wet
Overall wet
77%
Wet traction
77%
Comfort
Overall comfort
73%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
72%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Cooper WM SA2 is highly regarded as a budget-friendly winter tire that punches above its weight class, offering performance comparable to premium brands. Users consistently praise its exceptional traction in deep snow and icy conditions, making it a reliable choice for challenging winter climates.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow and ice
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
  • Impressive tread longevity over extended mileage
  • Reliable performance in varied winter road conditions

Cons

  • Increased road noise reported by some users
  • Performance may feel less refined than top-tier premium winter tires

Worth knowing

  • Effective at providing small city cars, such as the Nissan Micra, with winter mobility comparable to larger all-wheel-drive vehicles.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16

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