CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 44,758	$ 41,600	$ 96,486	$ 104,437
Cumulative currency translation adjustments
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,744	3,244	807	(2,935)
Financial instruments
Change in the fair value of derivatives and marketable securities	(4,531)	2,266	(2,989)	4,793
Income tax benefit (expense) on derivative instruments	1,699	(803)	1,086	(1,942)
Financial instruments, net of tax	(2,832)	1,463	(1,903)	2,851
Postretirement benefit plans
Amortization of actuarial loss	9,164	12,469	18,291	24,948
Amortization of prior service credit	(141)	(142)	(283)	(284)
Income tax expense on postretirement benefit plans	(3,079)	(4,577)	(6,192)	(9,166)
Foreign currency translation effect	(2,730)	(392)	(3,242)	5,783
Postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	3,214	7,358	8,574	21,281
Other comprehensive income	5,126	12,065	7,478	21,197
Comprehensive income	49,884	53,665	103,964	125,634
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling shareholders' interests	6,783	6,062	11,897	14,622
Comprehensive income attributable to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company	$ 43,101	$ 47,603	$ 92,067	$ 111,012