Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 980 reviews
“Need tires, American made, based, operated. Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring”
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Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring vs Yokohama AVID Ascend — 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 980 + 81 owner reviews. How we score
AVID Ascend leads, 70–66 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
CS5 Ultra Touring +171Why this score
Source CS5 Ultra Touring AVID Ascend Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 74 73 CS5 Ultra Touring: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 73.6 = 72
AVID Ascend: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 72.6 = 71
No road tests of dry for CS5 Ultra 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 AVID Ascend. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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70
Wet
AVID Ascend +575Why this score
Source CS5 Ultra Touring AVID Ascend Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 69 77 CS5 Ultra Touring: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 69.3 = 70
AVID Ascend: 60% × 73.9 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 75
No road tests of wet for CS5 Ultra 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 AVID Ascend. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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59
Snow
AVID Ascend +463Why this score
Source CS5 Ultra Touring AVID Ascend Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 50 58 CS5 Ultra Touring: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 50.4 = 59
AVID Ascend: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 58.1 = 63
No road tests of snow for CS5 Ultra 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 AVID Ascend. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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65
Comfort
AVID Ascend +671Why this score
Source CS5 Ultra Touring AVID Ascend Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 63 73 CS5 Ultra Touring: 40% × 67.5 (est.) + 60% × 62.7 = 65
AVID Ascend: 40% × 69.4 (est.) + 60% × 72.5 = 71
No road tests of comfort for CS5 Ultra 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 AVID Ascend. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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68
Noise
AVID Ascend +270Why this score
Source CS5 Ultra Touring AVID Ascend Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 71 74 CS5 Ultra Touring: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.7 = 68
AVID Ascend: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 74.4 = 70
No road tests of noise for CS5 Ultra Touring or AVID Ascend. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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54
Treadwear
AVID Ascend +1468Why this score
Source CS5 Ultra Touring AVID Ascend Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 46 68 CS5 Ultra Touring: 60% × 59.1 (est.) + 40% × 46 = 54
AVID Ascend: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 68.2 = 68
No road tests of treadwear for CS5 Ultra 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 AVID Ascend. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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69
Handling (owners)
AVID Ascend +372Why this score
Source CS5 Ultra Touring AVID Ascend Reviews found online 69 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring | Yokohama AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 70 |
| Dry | 72 | 71 |
| Wet | 70 | 75 |
| Snow | 59 | 63 |
| Comfort | 65 | 71 |
| Noise | 68 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 72 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
CS5 Ultra Touring
70
/ 100
AVID Ascend
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CS5 Ultra Touring
Pros
- Significantly quieter and smoother ride than OEM or competitor tires
- High value for the money, offering performance comparable to premium brands at a lower cost
- Exceptional wet and dry traction with strong resistance to hydroplaning
Cons
- Disappointing tread life for some users, with a few reporting significant wear well before the expected mileage warranty
- Below-average performance in snow and winter conditions despite being marketed as all-season
- Occasional balancing issues or stiffness causing vibrations at highway speeds
Tire B AVID Ascend
Pros
- Exceptionally low road noise and quiet ride
- High level of ride comfort and shock absorption
- Strong wet and dry traction, inspiring confidence in heavy rain
Cons
- Isolated reports of premature tread wear or not meeting expected mileage
- Slightly spongy initial feel requiring a brief break-in period
- Occasional minor wheel slip during hard acceleration in wet or dry conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring
Community sentiment for the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring is predominantly positive, with owners regularly praising its quiet road manners, smooth ride comfort, and exceptional wet weather traction at a competitive price point. Some owners report concerns regarding rolling resistance, noted minor fuel economy drops, and cited premature or uneven tread wear falling short of mileage warranties. Overall, it is widely viewed as an accessible, high-value touring tire, though long-term durability opinions vary.
grassrootsmotorsports.com
“Bought them and they are surprisingly good handling (on a Malibu) and quiet on the highway. We'll see about durability.”
r/volt
·6 upvotes ·2018-09-19
“any experience with Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring A/S? My gf's AWD 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (very fun but thirsty for its size car) have Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring A/S. The Lancer's OEM tires were very harsh and loud and surprisingly are rated as LRR in a painful attempt for Mitsubishi to get its economy up. Replacing the stock Yokos with Coopers really helped. Incredibly smooth and quiet, not to mention improves the driving dynamics immensely especially in rain. So my new 2018 Volt LT has only 5000k mile on it and I'm looking to swap and keep my Energy Savers A/S for Cooper CS5 Ultra touring for winter. My driving needs require strong winter grip as I live in a rural area with poorly maintained infrastructure. My second option are kelly A/S, both are budget friendly priced from my local small town mechanic.”
clublexus.com
“I didn't see anyone recommending these tires in any of the tire threads, so I thought I'd share my experience with these as time goes by, as I think they're a nice value. I ended up getting them for $155 each installed. I researched extensively before deciding on these and had a hard time fine many negative reviews. I looked into Michelins and Pirellis, the usual recommended here, and some others. Quiet was my biggest concern, as I live in upstate South Carolina and weather isn't a huge issue. It does rain a lot here but my commute is only 8 miles round trip. I can't say that I had something great to compare to on this car, as the previous owner took great care of the car but put on some of the worst tires I've ever experienced. Champiros. Fronts we're almost bald after 17k miles. I've had the Cooper's on for a few days and holy cow I wasn't experiencing the full greatness of this car. It seriously rides like a new car. My initial impression of the CS5 Ultra Touring is that they're a very solid tire. Great ride. Great price. I will update after 5k miles and see if my experience changes.”
Top themes
#quiet road noise#wet weather traction#smooth ride comfort#affordable price value#tread wear life#rolling resistance impact
Based on 87 community posts
Tire B
Yokohama AVID Ascend
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring | B · Yokohama AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 - 640 A A | 740 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 75,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring
70
/ 100
Yokohama AVID Ascend
Narrow edge: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Where the Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 68 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 71 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 75 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 63 vs 59 on snow.
Tire A · Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring
Tire B · Yokohama AVID Ascend
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CS5 Ultra Touring or AVID Ascend?
Which is better in the wet, CS5 Ultra Touring or AVID Ascend?
Yokohama AVID Ascend, 75 vs 70 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CS5 Ultra Touring or AVID Ascend?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 71 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, CS5 Ultra Touring or AVID Ascend?
Yokohama AVID Ascend, 63 vs 59 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, CS5 Ultra Touring or AVID Ascend?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 70 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, CS5 Ultra Touring or AVID Ascend?
Yokohama AVID Ascend, 71 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CS5 Ultra Touring or AVID Ascend?
Yokohama AVID Ascend, 68 vs 54 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