Tractioncommand

About the Cooper Tractioncommand

All-Weather Passenger Car Touring tire.

Features

* Asymmetric tread design* Deep sweeping grooves* M+S Rated* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol* 60,000/95,000 km Treadwear Limited Warranty

Benefits

* For good steering response and handling on wet or dry roads* Help evacuate water* Help maintain grip throughout the life of the tire* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the 255/50R20 XL size

In the size code 255/50R20, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 50% of the width, or roughly 127.5 mm. R20 means radial construction on a 20-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 30".

The load index 109 means each tire supports up to 2,271 lbs — about 9,084 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol V certifies the tire to 149 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Cooper Tractioncommand is built for

The Cooper Tractioncommand is an all-weather tire — a year-round option certified for severe snow service, so it can stay on the vehicle through winter. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test. Fitment category: Passenger Car, CAR, Performance, Touring.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 640 A A. The treadwear grade of 640 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $189.74 per tire, a full set of four costs $758.96. That is about 8% below the average price of the 121 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $12.65 per 1,000 miles across the set.