Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Numerator
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - Net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 45,434	$ 56,080
Denominator
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares outstanding	63,399	63,226
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options and other stock units	939	958
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted average share outstanding	64,338	64,184
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company common stockholders	$ 0.72	$ 0.89
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Cooper Tire & Rubber Company common stockholders	$ 0.71	$ 0.87