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Cooper CS5 Grand Touring vs Goodyear Eagle RS-A — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 776 + 76 owner reviews. How we score

CS5 Grand Touring is ahead, 74–58

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Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Tire ACooper

CS5 Grand Touring

All Season Touring tires

± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 76 · 776 reviews

“I too was looking for quiet tires when it came time to replace. Have been very happy with COOPER CS5 GRAND TOURING ==> The CS5 has many modern technologies which improve longevity and traction AND they are M+S rated. I run them all year in Vermont and the snow traction is acceptable with Subaru AWD.”

Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Tire BGoodyear

Eagle RS-A

All Season

± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 53 · 76 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 77

    Dry

    CS5 Grand Touring +17
    60
    Why this score
    SourceCS5 Grand TouringEagle RS-A
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 74 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online8256

    CS5 Grand Touring: 60% × 73.6 (est.) + 40% × 81.6 = 77

    Eagle RS-A: 60% × 62.8 (est.) + 40% × 55.5 = 60

    No road tests of dry for CS5 Grand Touring. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Eagle RS-A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 77

    Wet

    CS5 Grand Touring +19
    58
    Why this score
    SourceCS5 Grand TouringEagle RS-A
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 75 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online7953

    CS5 Grand Touring: 60% × 75.3 (est.) + 40% × 79 = 77

    Eagle RS-A: 60% × 60.9 (est.) + 40% × 52.8 = 58

    No road tests of wet for CS5 Grand Touring. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Eagle RS-A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 66

    Snow

    CS5 Grand Touring +13
    53
    Why this score
    SourceCS5 Grand TouringEagle RS-A
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online6442

    CS5 Grand Touring: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 63.6 = 66

    Eagle RS-A: 60% × 61.3 (est.) + 40% × 41.6 = 53

    No road tests of snow for CS5 Grand Touring. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Eagle RS-A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 74

    Comfort

    CS5 Grand Touring +18
    56
    Why this score
    SourceCS5 Grand TouringEagle RS-A
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7650

    CS5 Grand Touring: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.9 = 74

    Eagle RS-A: 40% × 64.8 (est.) + 60% × 49.6 = 56

    No road tests of comfort for CS5 Grand Touring. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Eagle RS-A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 72

    Noise

    CS5 Grand Touring +7
    65
    Why this score
    SourceCS5 Grand TouringEagle RS-A
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online8163

    CS5 Grand Touring: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 80.6 = 72

    Eagle RS-A: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 63 = 65

    No road tests of noise for CS5 Grand Touring or Eagle RS-A. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 70

    Treadwear

    CS5 Grand Touring +10
    60
    Why this score
    SourceCS5 Grand TouringEagle RS-A
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online7356

    CS5 Grand Touring: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 70

    Eagle RS-A: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 56.3 = 60

    No road tests of treadwear for CS5 Grand Touring. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Eagle RS-A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 72

    Handling (owners)

    CS5 Grand Touring +23
    49
    Why this score
    SourceCS5 Grand TouringEagle RS-A
    Reviews found online7249
Scores at a glance
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring vs Goodyear Eagle RS-A: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper CS5 Grand TouringGoodyear Eagle RS-A
Relative Score 74 58
Dry 77 60
Wet 77 58
Snow 66 53
Comfort 74 56
Noise 72 65
Treadwear 70 60
Handling (owners) 72 49

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CS5 Grand Touring

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Eagle RS-A

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A CS5 Grand Touring

Pros

  • Excellent wet and dry traction with strong hydroplaning resistance
  • High value for the price compared to premium competitors
  • Smooth, comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Some drivers experienced noticeable road noise, particularly on specific lighter vehicles like hybrids
  • Mediocre performance in heavy winter snow, ice, or deep mud
  • Cornering grip in emergency maneuvers is considered average by some drivers
All owner themes in the CS5 Grand Touring review

Tire B Eagle RS-A

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Strong dry road handling and cornering grip
  • Reliable tread life for many users, often reaching 60,000 miles

Cons

  • Inconsistent traction in heavy rain or standing water
  • Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
  • Increased road noise reported after significant mileage
All owner themes in the Eagle RS-A review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Cooper CS5 Grand Touring is largely positive, with owners highlighting its smooth ride, low road noise, and reliable all-season traction in rain and light snow. While praised as a strong value compared to premium competitors like Michelin, several users note that treadwear often falls short of the advertised 80,000-mile warranty, particularly on heavier minivans or under high-heat conditions.

Top themes
#ride comfort and low noise#winter and wet traction#treadwear vs warranty mileage#competitive pricing and rebates#comparison to Michelin tires#tire pressure sensitivity#speed rating differences

Based on 38 community posts

Tire B

Goodyear Eagle RS-A

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring B · Goodyear Eagle RS-A
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—14
Rim diameters—15″ – 20″
Tread depth11 - 12/32″10 - 12/32″
UTQG780 A A260 - 340 A A
Treadwear warranty80,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side WallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure44 psi44 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring

Goodyear Eagle RS-A

Winner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 72 vs 49 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 77 vs 58 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 74 vs 56 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 77 vs 60 on dry.

Tire A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle RS-A

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CS5 Grand Touring or Eagle RS-A?

Which is better in the wet, CS5 Grand Touring or Eagle RS-A?

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring, 77 vs 58 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, CS5 Grand Touring or Eagle RS-A?

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring, 77 vs 60 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, CS5 Grand Touring or Eagle RS-A?

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring, 66 vs 53 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, CS5 Grand Touring or Eagle RS-A?

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring, 72 vs 65 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, CS5 Grand Touring or Eagle RS-A?

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring, 74 vs 56 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, CS5 Grand Touring or Eagle RS-A?

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring, 70 vs 60 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology