Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All weather traction; Longer lasting tread life; Reduced road noise levels; Enhanced handling ability; Rim protectors; . OVERVIEW: The Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus is a highway terrain all season tire manufactured for SUV, crossover and light truck vehicles.The model has superb all weather traction and, due to its tread design and all season tire compound, it grips the road well in dry, wet and winter weather. The circumferential grooves disperse water and slush from beneath the tire footprint. This prevents dangerous hydroplaning situations and it enhances the wet weather traction. As a result, the tire is safe to use all year.The longer lasting tread life is thanks to the lateral siping and grooves and the alternating tread block elements. This special tread pattern prevents irregular wear across the tread area by uniformly distributing the driving pressure and the force of acceleration, cornering and braking along the tire surface. This allows the tire to be usable for a longer period of time and, with it, extends the tire's life. The changing elements in the tread design create a variable pitch sequence on the tire. The sequence creates a sound frequency that cancels out all the road and pattern noise made while the tires are in motion. The model promotes a quiet and comfortable driving experience.The tread pattern with the alternating tread block elements maintains constant road contact, which improves the steering responsiveness and driving stability. The steering responsiveness becomes quick and accurate, which allows the driver to confidently control the tire in all weather conditions. The optimized tire profile stabilizes the tire, while it is in motion, which improves its controllability and performing capability. The tire becomes easy and effortless to control as a result.The Discoverer H/T Plus protects the rims from accidental curb damage. The sidewalls of the tire sport additional rubber that overshadows the rims and takes the force of any impact to guard the rims. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.