Significant Accounting Policies - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Numerator
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - income from continuing operations available to common stockholders	$ 213,578	$ 111,013	$ 220,371
Denominator
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares outstanding	61,402	63,327	62,561
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options and other stock units	999	955	663
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares outstanding	62,401	64,282	63,224
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company common stockholders	$ 3.48	$ 1.75	$ 3.52
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company common stockholders	$ 3.42	$ 1.73	$ 3.49