anybody using cooper Weather-Master Snow?

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I'm interested in these tyres in 205/50R17 ize. Anybody using them here? specifically interested how they perform on snow and ice, + sleet. Not too bothered with dry or wet surfaces, my summer tyres are perfect for that kind of use.
 
Take a look at these 3. I haven't read them but, the articles may help you decide.
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http://www.autos.ca/winter-driving/auto-tech-cooper-winter-tires/

http://www.autos.ca/winter-driving/winter-tire-review-cooper-weather-master-snow-introduction/

http://www.autos.ca/winter-driving/winter-tire-review-cooper-weathermaster-snow-final-report/
 
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I have used them in the past and they are one of my favorite snow tires as they do better on dry pavement than most snow tires and last longer.
They are a better snow than ice tire and are great in the snow. They are somewhat better on ice but not as much as some of the softer tires with more sipes that wear out more quickly. Depends on how much ice driving you really need to do. I try to avoid driving in icy conditions. Studded tires do better on ice.
 
We used them on the Grand Am we just sold. They handled much better than all-seasons in the snow, for sure. I do not really have much in the way of other snow tires to compare them to, as they're the first snow tires we ever bought. We used to always just use all-seasons, so other brands may be better... but these worked fine for us.
 
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
Take a look at these 3. I haven't read them but, the articles may help you decide.
smile.gif
Good Luck!

http://www.autos.ca/winter-driving/auto-tech-cooper-winter-tires/

http://www.autos.ca/winter-driving/winter-tire-review-cooper-weather-master-snow-introduction/

http://www.autos.ca/winter-driving/winter-tire-review-cooper-weathermaster-snow-final-report/


sounds not too bad, I don't expect to be driving much on snow, so was planning to change the tyres as soon as snow is forecast. But if these are good on dry pavement aswell, I might just change as soon as it gets cold enough.

If I plan on going to Germany, I need winter tyres regardless of the weather though. first day of snow in my locale this winter now... possibly snow again tomorrow morning.

currently I have 2 dunlop winter sport 3D SST mounted, that I had about, these hum like a worn bearing aswell. I noticed, the wife didn't. Must not be too bad then.
 
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
Buy Nokian snow tires. Nothing else.


We cannot get the more extreme nokian winter tyres here.
 
Originally Posted By: spk2000
I have used them in the past and they are one of my favorite snow tires as they do better on dry pavement than most snow tires and last longer.
They are a better snow than ice tire and are great in the snow. They are somewhat better on ice but not as much as some of the softer tires with more sipes that wear out more quickly. Depends on how much ice driving you really need to do. I try to avoid driving in icy conditions. Studded tires do better on ice.


studded tyres are a no-go, they're pretty much not allowed here.

These seem a lot better than 4 season tyres, but still work great when there's no snow. Could use them all winter long in that case, regardless of conditions....
 
Another good choice in Europe is the Eruo Version of the US/Canada; General AltiMAX Arctic called:

Gislaved Nordfrost 3. Not sure if they're available in 205-50-17 "Jetronic's" size!
 
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I had a previous generation Weathermaster in tiny 175/70/13. They did fine. Can't comment on if they kept up with current tech. I'd survey parking lots around you to get some ideas of local popularity.
 
I have a set on a 2012 Focus very good snow /ice traction. Handling is better than I expected. They are noisy even for a snow tire.
 
I think I can live with the noise if the handling and grip are very good. the dunlops on there now are noisy aswell.

thanks for all the feedback!
 
Originally Posted By: Jetronic
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
Buy Nokian snow tires. Nothing else.


We cannot get the more extreme nokian winter tyres here.

You can't get any of the Hakkapeliitta models?
 
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
Originally Posted By: Jetronic
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
Buy Nokian snow tires. Nothing else.


We cannot get the more extreme nokian winter tyres here.

You can't get any of the Hakkapeliitta models?


No, maybe if I import them from Sweden or Norway.
 
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