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Cooper Weather-master S/T 2

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$78

Summary: The Cooper Weather-Master S/T 2 is a stud-able winter tire. T speed rating.

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About - Cooper Weather-master S/T 2
The Weather-master S/T 2 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, winter tire models like the Weather-master S/T 2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Snow traction: Snow traction reflects the distance our test car needed to accelerate from 5 to 20 mph on moderately packed snow. Ice braking: We tested ice braking on a skating rink from 10 to 0 mph. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.

About - Cooper Weather-master S/T 2

The Weather-master S/T 2 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, winter tire models like the Weather-master S/T 2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Snow traction:: Snow traction reflects the distance our test car needed to accelerate from 5 to 20 mph on moderately packed snow.
Ice braking:: We tested ice braking on a skating rink from 10 to 0 mph.
Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.

About This Brand
One of the few independent tire manufacturers in the U.S. with origins going back to the early 20th Century, Cooper is among the world's top-10 tire makers. Based in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tires offers a full array of tires, including the Avon, Mastercraft and Starfire brands. Cooper tires are most often sold by independent dealers, though they can be found online. In the past, Cooper has been a standout among light-truck tires.

About This Brand

One of the few independent tire manufacturers in the U.S. with origins going back to the early 20th Century, Cooper is among the world's top-10 tire makers. Based in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tires offers a full array of tires, including the Avon, Mastercraft and Starfire brands. Cooper tires are most often sold by independent dealers, though they can be found online. In the past, Cooper has been a standout among light-truck tires.

Features & Specs - Cooper Weather-master S/T 2
Size tested The size of the tested model. Size tested	(P)215/60R16
Speed rating Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it's 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; V, 149 mph; and Z, 150 mph plus. While such speeds may seem wildly impractical, tires with higher speed ratings tend to provide better handling at legal speed limits. Choose tires that have a speed rating at least as high as the one specified on your vehicle's placard. Speed rating	T
Tread The tread is what makes contact with the road. Patterns vary to suit specific performance criteria including tread life, handling, traction, and noise. Tread patterns incorporate ribs and tread "blocks" that contact the road and "valleys" between ribs or tread blocks called grooves for evacuating water. Slits in the ribs or tread blocks are called sipes that provide biting edges useful in wintry weather. Metal studs can be installed in studdable models for added grip on lice. Tread	Stud-able
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

GREAT WINTER TIRE WHEN STUDDED

By VIETPHIL51 from GIRARD, PA on 10/22/2009

Pros:

Handling, Tread life, Value, Winter traction

Common Driving Pattern:

City / highway

Describe Yourself:

Average driver

Approximate Miles On The Tires:

More than 10,000

Where Did You Buy The Tires?:

Tire dealer

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I LIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA ALONG THE SHORE OF LAKE ERIE. TYPICALLY WINTER WEATHER BEGINS AS EARLY AS THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER AND LASTS UNTIL LATE MARCH/EARLY APRIL. I HAVE DRIVEN ON THESE WINTER TIRES SINCE 2005 THROUGH ALL KINDS OF CONDITIONS WITH A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTO - 4 STUDDED SNOWS. HIGHWAY AND LOCAL TRIPS THROUGH ALL KINDS OF SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS, WET & HEAVY SNOW, ICY ROAD SURFACES, YOU NAME IT. I DON'T CARE THAT THEY MAKE NOISE ON BARE ROADS OR THAT GAS MILEAGE SUFFERS A BIT - MAYBE 3 MPG AT WORST. I BOUGHT THEM FOR THEIR ABILITY TO GET ME THROUGH ANY WINTER CONDITIONS AND THEY HAVE NEVER FAILED ME. GREAT ADDED STABILITY AND TRACTION WITH NO REAR END SLIDE. I'VE PLOWED THROUGH SNOW UP OVER MY FRONT BUMPER AND HAVE NEVER BEEN STUCK. I HAVE THESE TIRES (STUDDED) ON BOTH OF MY CARS AND HAVE PUT THEM ON BOTH OF MY DAUGHTERS AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. UNLESS THEY DISCONTINUE THEM, THIS IS THE ONLY SNOW TIRE I WILL EVER BUY!

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