Cooper ProControl 205/55R17

Cooper ProControl 205/55R17 XL 95V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 166472021

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ“ 205/55R17πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Cooper ProControl 205/55R17 a Good Tire?

Yes β€” the Cooper 205/55R17 is a Good-rated all-season grand touring tire (191 surveys) suited for compact sedans and hatchbacks. Balanced comfort and handling for daily driving, though wet traction may lag behind premium competitors.

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About This Tire

The Cooper ProControl 205/55R17 is an all-season tire, designed for family sedan, coupe, CUV and SUV drivers who prioritize responsive handling and year-round traction in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread design and compound focus on balanced wet and dry performance with enhanced longevity through optimized weight distribution and adaptive sipe technology.

The ProControl features an asymmetric all-season tread pattern with four wide circumferential grooves for water evacuation and higher sipe density in the center ribs for low-friction grip. The tire profile distributes weight evenly across the contact patch to promote uniform wear, while sipes are engineered to widen as the tire wears to maintain handling characteristics over time. Driver feedback points to excellent wet and dry traction with good comfort levels and strong treadwear performance in real-world conditions.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for family vehicles used primarily for daily driving and commuting in varied weather conditions including light snow.

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TireRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Cooper ProControl 205/55R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Good (191 reviews)Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (219 reviews)Daily commuting and highway driving🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (243 reviews)Daily commuting in variable weather conditions🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (139 reviews)Daily commuting in variable weather conditions🌀️ All Season
🏁 Max performance summer
⭐ Excellent (15 reviews)Sports car and performance sedan owners seeking maximum summer gripβ˜€οΈ Summer
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Cooper ProControl 205/55R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Good (191 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
BFGoodrich Advantage Control 205/55R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (219 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting and highway driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 205/55R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (243 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting in variable weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Radar Dimax All Weather 205/55R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (139 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting in variable weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 205/55R17
🏁 Max performance summer
Rating
⭐ Excellent (15 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Sports car and performance sedan owners seeking maximum summer grip
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer

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Key Features

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Water Evacuation
Four wide circumferential grooves channel water away from the contact patch to resist hydroplaning.
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All-Weather Grip
Higher sipe density in center ribs provides biting edges for traction in wet conditions and light snow.
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Even Wear Distribution
Optimized tire profile distributes weight evenly across the contact patch for smooth, uniform treadwear.
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Adaptive Sipes
Sipes designed to widen during tire wear life help preserve handling characteristics over time.
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Asymmetric Design
Asymmetric tread pattern adapts to various road conditions for balanced performance.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily commuting in mixed weather conditionsβœ“ Family sedans and crossovers needing year-round reliabilityβœ“ Drivers prioritizing long treadlife and consistent handlingβœ“ Light snow driving with occasional wet weather exposure
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Specifications

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Size
205/55R17
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Load Index
95
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Speed Rating
V
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TirePath Editorial Review

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"Ideal for daily drivers seeking reliable year-round traction and long treadlife on family vehicles. Performance in heavy snow conditions is limited compared to dedicated winter tires."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings191 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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Cooper ProControl 205/55R17 XL 95V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 166472021
Size205/55R17
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