Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek Review - Test Data [2024]

Here are the key stats for the Discoverer Rugged Trek, at a glance.

Key Info - Australia
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	On-/Off-Road All-Terrain
Season	All Season
Release Date	2021
Run Flat?	No

Review Summary

In a hurry? Here's what you need to know about the Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek:

Dry condition grip is decent.
Temperature resistance is subpar.
Tread life is very high.

Pricing

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Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek in Australia

This offering by Cooper has been around in Australia for about 3 years. Especially designed for 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks, it comes in a total of 9 sizes.

This on-/off-road all-terrain tyre is a solid option for those looking for an all season tyre in the mid-range of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

How We Reviewed The Discoverer Rugged Trek Tyres

We've analysed the results of the following tyre benchmarks to carry out a data-driven review of the Discoverer Rugged Trek tyres.

Treadwear

With a UTQG treadwear rating of 600, the Discoverer Rugged Trek would theoretically last 6 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

These tyres score a grade of B.

Warranty

The Discoverer Rugged Trek tyres have a warranty of 80,000 kilometres.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these on-/off-road all-terrain tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

The Discoverer Rugged Trek tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their SUV or truck rubber with some tyres designed for on-/off-road all-terrain action.

In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:

Treadwear: 600
Traction: A (scale: AA, A, B, C)
Temperature Resistance: B (scale: A, B, C)

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 9 sizes of the Discoverer Rugged Trek tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.

Size
255/70 R18 116T XL
265/60 R18 114T XL
265/65 R18 116T XL
265/70 R17 116T XL
265/70 R16 112T
265/50 R20 111T XL
275/55 R20 117T XL
275/60 R20 115T
285/45 R22 114T XL