The Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+ is a Touring studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tyre replaced the Cooper Weather Master SA2.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
95.65 %
Dry braking
94.07 %
Dry handling
97.23 %
Wet performance
95.66 %
Wet braking
93.01 %
Wet handling
96.69 %
Wet lateral handling
97.27 %
Aquaplaning
92.4 %
Straight aqua
96.69 %
Lateral aqua
88.1 %
Snow performance
93.56 %
Snow braking
92.9 %
Snow handling
96.67 %
Snow lateral handling
92.97 %
Snow traction
91.71 %
Rolling resistance
80.73 %
Noise
98.41 %
Wear resistance
62.39 %
Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus Tests
2017 AMS (225/40 R18)
In 2017 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Cooper Weather Master SA2 at size 225/40 R18 and compared it with nine similar mid-range and premium winter tyres.
Overall Cooper Weather Master SA2+ Review
According to the test results the Cooper took 10th place and got an expert score “Conditionally recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Poor dry performance: long braking distance and the worst handling.
- Average on the wet.
- High aquaplanning resistance.
- Low grip on the snow.
- High rolling resistance.
- Average noise level.
Similar tyres from the test:
- Fulda Kristall Control HP2
- Hankook Winter i cept evo2 W320
- Semperit Speed Grip 3
- Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
- Dunlop Winter Sport 5
- Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
- Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
- Kumho WinterCraft WP71
- Nokian WR A4