Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Numerator
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 35,486	$ 51,746	$ 91,566	$ 73,314
Denominator
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares outstanding	63,342	62,342	63,284	62,326
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options and other stock units	800	544	879	599
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares outstanding	64,142	62,886	64,163	62,925
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company common stockholders	$ 0.56	$ 0.83	$ 1.45	$ 1.18
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company common stockholders	$ 0.55	$ 0.82	$ 1.43	$ 1.17