In 2018 experts of the Norwegian publication Autofil have tested the Cooper Weather Master WSC at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with eleven similar studded winter tyres.
7-8th place in Dry braking. The same result with the Yokohama and a bit better than some premium brands. The braking distance difference with the leader was 2.1 meters longer.4-10th place in Dry handling. The same result with most premium brands like Bridgestone, Goodyear. Michelin, Nokian etc.2-6th place in Dry directional stability. Same result with some premium brands.1st place and the best result in Wet braking. The braking distance difference was 2 meters shorter, than the next tyre.1st place and the best result on Wet handling. The tyre was 0.7 seconds faster, than the next tyre.1-3rd place in Wet handling and one of the best results.5-6th place in Snow braking. Same result with the premium Nokian. The braking distance difference was 1.8 meters longer, than the leader.11-12th place in Snow handling and one of the lowest results. The snow handling time difference was 3.6 seconds longer, than the leader.11-12th place in Snow handling and one of the worst results.11-12th place in Snow traction. The snow acceleration time difference was 0.5 seconds longer, than the leader.12th place in Ice braking and the worst result. The braking distance difference was 20.8 meters longer, than the leader.11th place in Ice handling. The ice handling time difference with the leader was 11.9 seconds longer.11-12th place in Ice handling.12th place in Ice traction and the worst result. The ice acceleration time difference with the leader was 2.2 seconds.10-11th place in Rolling resistance. The Fuel consumption difference was 1.3% bigger, than the leader.1-3rd place in Noise level.
Overall Cooper WeatherMaster WSC review
According to the test results the tyre took 11th place.
Main conclusions:
Average dry braking, but good handling and directional stability (the same result with some premium brands).
Great on the wet: the best braking distance and handling.
Good snow braking, but the worst handling and traction.
The worst result on the ice. Very long braking distance.
