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Cooper CS5 Grand Touring review

Name: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Brand: Cooper

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 69 · 776 reviews analysed

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The Cooper CS5 Grand Touring is widely praised by users as an exceptional value, offering impressive wet and dry traction, a smooth ride, and strong overall performance that competes well with more expensive premium brands like Michelin. While the vast majority of drivers report high satisfaction with handling and comfort, a small minority note issues with road noise or limited performance in heavy snow and mud.

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#ride comfort and low noise#winter and wet traction#treadwear vs warranty mileage#competitive pricing and rebates#comparison to Michelin tires

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

69/100

From 776 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 55%

Dry

Overall dry

72.8

Corner stability

60.6

Dry traction

65.4

Steering response

60.7

Wet

Overall wet

71.8

Hydroplaning resistance

72.2

Wet traction

66.2

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

59.2

Light snow

62.1

Heavy snow

57.4

Ice

56.3

Comfort

Overall comfort

68.9

Ride comfort

69.4

Noise

Overall noise

77.8

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

69.5

Handling

Overall handling

64.2

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Cooper CS5 Grand Touring specs & sizes

Specifications
Tread depth	11 - 12/32″
UTQG	780 A A
Treadwear warranty	80,000 mi
Sidewall	Black Side Wall
Max pressure	44 psi

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 776 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Excellent wet and dry traction with strong hydroplaning resistance
High value for the price compared to premium competitors
Smooth, comfortable ride quality
Long-lasting and even tread wear
Low road noise on most vehicles

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

Worth knowing

Minivan and crossover owners (such as Dodge Grand Caravan and Subaru Outback) frequently highlight the tire's stability and predictable handling in adverse weather.
Users transitioning from original equipment tires on vehicles like the Nissan Rogue and VW Jetta noted significant improvements in ride comfort and quietness.

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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.

subaruoutback.org

“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.”

2017-01-08

bobistheoilguy.com

“I put Cooper CS5 Grand Tourings on my Sienna after having gone through several sets of Michelins, I am happy with them so far. Regardless of what tire you purchase, they will not get to their warranty mileage on a Sienna. The Sienna is notoriously hard on tires. A word of advice, run them at 40 to 42 PSI and rotate them regularly if you want to get reasonable wear. The Sienna's 35 PSI recommendation is FAR too low for the weight the tires carry and the front tires wear 3x faster than the rears.”

2018-10-28

r/cars ·1 upvote

“I have the Cooper cs5 grand touring on my Odyssey and love them. Very quiet and snoot riding. Fwiw, I'm in Southern California so we have little cold/wet weather let alone snow, but they did great when I drove up to Sequoia and had cables on during the snow storm. Much better than the Michelin Defenders I had before.”

2017-09-01

subaruoutback.org ·1 upvote

“My wife and I have been running Cooper CS5 Grand Touring on Outback and Impreza for many years. (the Outback is on its 2nd set) For us, having a QUIET tire is primary importance... followed closely with winter-traction here in Vermont winters. We do NOT want to have 2nd set of dedicated snow-tires for the winter. The CS5 have met our requirements. At the very least, I would suggest you consider the CS5 Ultra as you make a decision.”

2023-02-05

bobistheoilguy.com

“Picky1, Former owner of a 2012 Sienna XLE FWD with the 235/60/17 tires. I tried multiple tires on it (Michelin Primacy MXV4s (OEM), Bridgestone Dueler Ecopia HL 422, Firestone FR710s, Cooper CS5 Grand Touring). The best results came from the Cooper CS5 Grand Touring tires. They took my family through multiple 1,000 mile trips, as well as northeast weather including rain, sleet, snow, and ice. I made some comments in the below thread: The CS5's held strong (and had the best wear of the four brands I tried) until I picked up a 2015 Sienna Limited AWD with the Bridgestone run-flats. Those were replaced with Michelin Defender LTX tires, which are phenomenal. Unfortunately, they do not come in the 235/60/17 size. -Eugene”

2017-05-01

Sentiment breakdown

Positive66%

Mixed29%

Negative5%

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

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