Cooper Discoverer RTX review

The Cooper Discoverer RTX  is a light truck and SUV tire designed to provide an all-season performance in a wide range of weather conditions. Manufactured by Cooper Tire Company, the design features a 3-ply polyester and nylon construction with an asymmetric tread pattern, which provides traction in snow or on wet surfaces.

Besides the fact that they are great looking with an aggressive look, they also offer good performance at highway speeds while providing smooth handling and a quiet ride too. They are meant to be paired with factory rims smaller than 19 inches.

The best part about these tires is that they are quiet, meaning you won’t have to worry about the wide grooves on them giving away your position in a parking lot.

Here, we take a look at the all-terrain tire and what it has to offer.

Key technologies

Built for light trucks and SUVs, the Discoverer RTX tire can excel in all seasons and terrains. It provides optimal traction for severe weather conditions, such as snow or ice, with its winter tread pattern. It also has built-in tread wear indicators that alert drivers when it is time to replace the tire, and an all-season rubber compound with a silica filler for enhanced wet traction.

The key technology of this Cooper tire is the PowerPulse. The PowerPulse helps to maintain traction by detecting when the vehicle is starting to lose grip and then pulses. This process enhances the cornering ability in a safe manner without compromising braking performance.

Additionally, the PowerPulse design in the Cooper Discoverer RTX tire can reduce hydroplaning, improve wet traction, and increase snow performance. With this technology, The PowerPulse technology in the tire balances traction with a smooth ride, making it perfect for all types of drivers.

On the other hand, the variable-depth siping system helps the tires to be flexible enough for smooth highway cruises without taking off its biting edge on off-road courses. Another key technology used in the Discoverer TRX is StabiliTrak with electronic stability control.

StabiliTrak enables drivers to maintain straight lines when driving by monitoring and correcting the braking, traction, and steering of the vehicle. The system uses sensors to detect the position of the tires and steering wheel to ensure that they match the car’s direction.

The Discoverer RTX also incorporates anti-stone retention features, built to eject stones and rocks from underneath you and guard against damage. 

Safety features

The Cooper Discoverer RTX is a tire designed for aggressive off-road performance and confident highway dependability. It features an all-season tread pattern that provides good traction in a variety of conditions, as well as stability and durability. The Discoverer RTX also has safety features like the Cooper MaxTouch Construction which helps to evenly distribute the weight of the vehicle over the entire contact patch, providing longer wear and better fuel economy.

The tire features an advanced coupled silica-infused compound that improves traction in wet conditions, as well as a proprietary tread design that provides stability and control.

It has a tread design that includes an anti-stone retention feature that helps repel stones and debris, keeping the tires in good condition for longer.

Speed ratings

The speed rating of a tire is an important consideration for drivers. This number indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can be safely driven. It is based on the weight and type of vehicle that the tire will be used on, so it is important to select the correct rating for your needs.

The Cooper Discoverer RTX is an all-season tire that is designed for high-speed driving. It has a speed rating of “S”, which is great for light truck and SUV drivers and can handle speeds up to 112 mph. This makes it a good choice for drivers who frequently drive on the highway. 

Treadwear and durability

The Cooper Discoverer RTX has a treadwear rating of 420. This is the second-highest out of five ratings and means that this tire can last through about 42,000 miles before it will need to be replaced. This is a very durable tire that will last for many years of everyday use, and the treadwear ratings are one of the best out there.

Cooper Discoverer RTX tires are available in a wide range of sizes, from 20×9.5 to 27×12.00R17, and the tread pattern is designed for light trucks and SUVs. This all-season tire is built with Cooper’s Super Tread compound to provide a long wear life, as well as an aggressive tread design for enhanced traction in wet or dry conditions.

Maintenance indicators

Cooper Discoverer RTX tires have a tread wear indicator that alerts drivers when they need to replace the tire. The tread wear indicators are located in two places on each tire: one is on the outside of the tire and one is on the inside. The tread wear indicator that is located in between these two locations will depend on which side of your vehicle you park it facing.

Wet traction performance

Wet traction performance is an area of concern for many drivers, and the Cooper Discoverer RTX tire has a great deal to offer in this area.

The Cooper Discoverer RTX has good wet traction performance. It’s a tire for light trucks and SUVs that can handle snowy conditions with ease, so you won’t have to worry about this tire during the winter weather.

Furthermore, the Cooper Discoverer RTX has a tread pattern that is designed to self-clean which makes for good wet traction performance.

Dry traction performance

Dry Traction Performance is the ability to maintain tire grip on surfaces such as dry pavement. A tire’s traction is measured by its ability to maintain a grip on a slippery surface while traveling at high speeds.

The Cooper Discoverer RTX has excellent dry traction performance, with a good level of responsiveness and control.

The Cooper Discoverer RTX features a unique tread compound that is designed to provide excellent wet traction, while also providing stability and control in dry conditions.

Dry traction performance is the Cooper Discoverer RTX’s forte. This tire takes corners well but does not perform as well in wet conditions, and that is one reason why this tire is ideal for light trucks and SUVs.

Off-road traction performance

Designed to handle tough off-road conditions, the tire has a tread pattern that offers excellent grip on gravel roads and rocky terrain.

The tread pattern provides good off-road traction performance, however, it will not match the high levels of deep snow and ice grip offered by some other Cooper tires.

Noise and comfort

The Discoverer RTX has a smooth-rolling tread pattern with an asymmetric tread design that helps to reduce noise by utilizing ribbing on the inside shoulder of the tire.

Cooper’s Discoverer RTX tires provide a quiet and comfortable ride on most surfaces. The noise level of these tires is rated at 63 dB, which makes them one of the quieter all-season tires on the market.

As for comfort, these tires provide a smooth ride and are ranked as “good” in terms of wet traction. Apart from being smooth and quiet, the Discoverer RTX performs admirably in different situations such as sudden turns, off-road trips, acceleration, and braking.

Competitors and alternatives

This is the same as Bridgestone’s Dueler H/L Alenza and Goodyear’s Assurance CS5. The Michelin Defender LTX has a tread life warranty of 50,000 miles.

Cooper has also launched a winter tire, the all-season Cooper Defender RT/SX, which is specifically designed for light trucks and SUVs. Cooper Discoverer RT/SX tires are made to provide traction on snow, ice, or in rain conditions.

Other competitors include Yokohama Geolander AT G015, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, Dunlop Grandtek ST20, Nokian WeatherProof SUV, and Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2. 

Price ranges

Cooper Discoverer RTX tires are available in a variety of different price ranges, and buyers can get them for around $143.99-$248.99.

Warranty

Cooper offers a high-performance limited warranty for the Discoverer RTX. The tire is guaranteed to wear out in 4 years or 80,000 miles (128,737 kilometers), whichever comes first. Cooper also offers a 60,000-mile (97,317 kilometers) wear warranty for the Discoverer RTX and an 80% treadwear warranty for up to 10 years or 160,000 miles.

Our take

The Cooper Discoverer RTX is a great choice for light trucks and SUVs. With its aggressive 5-rib design, the Discoverer RTX is a functional tire that can excel on almost all terrains. Perhaps the only problem that these tires have is their aggressive look.

Apart from that, it handles sharp movement excellently. If you prefer elegant mid-sized tires, then the Discoverer RTX is not for you. 

Finally, the TRX has Good performance at highway speeds and handles smoothly with a quiet ride. It also looks great and is highly recommended for light trucks or SUVs up to 3,500 lbs GVWR