All-season tire Updated September 2026

Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring review

Name: Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring
Brand: Cooper

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 46% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 62 · 980 reviews analysed

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Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among all-season tires. 980 owner reviews rate it 62 out of 100. 10% would buy it again.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#quiet road noise#wet weather traction#smooth ride comfort#affordable price value#tread wear life

What owners say

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

How scores work

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

62/100

From 980 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 10%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Noise

Overall noise

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 980 owner reviews found online.

The Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring generally receives positive reviews for its smooth ride, low cabin noise, excellent wet and dry traction, and competitive pricing compared to premium brands. However, user experiences are mixed when it comes to winter weather performance and long-term tread life, with a notable minority reporting premature wear and subpar snow handling.

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
Precise handling and improved cornering stability

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
Some complaints regarding lack of manufacturer support for rebates and tread warranties

Worth knowing

Users note that while the tire excels on sedans and crossovers (such as Mazda, Ford, and Toyota models) for daily commuting, heavier SUVs or spirited driving styles may experience faster-than-expected tread degradation.
Drivers replacing low rolling resistance OEM tires on hybrids or fuel-efficient vehicles occasionally noticed a slight dip in their MPG.

Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	11/32″
UTQG	500 - 640 A A
Sidewall	Black Side Wall
Max pressure	44 - 51 psi

Size	Retailer
255/65 R18	Amazon

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What owners are saying

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

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.

subaruoutback.org ·1 upvote

“I’ve had very good luck with Cooper tires , on our Outback we have Cooper CS5 ultra touring and they are quiet and are wearing well.”

2025-09-20

clublexus.com

“Was able to get them out of the interstate this morning and at speeds of 70+ there was very little road noise in my opinion. Very happy with them so far. I can tell you with a lot of conviction to not buy any Champiro tires. The PO of my car threw these on at 83k and at 100k they were bald on the front. Loud and threw me all over the road. Huge difference in reasonably priced like the Coopers and cheap.”

grassrootsmotorsports.com

“I just ponied up (ouch) for four new Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring (V-Rated) in 225/55R17 for SWMBO's Grand Prix. They felt nice on the drive home and were smooth on the freeway.”

r/madeinamerica ·4 upvotes

“Need tires, American made, based, operated. Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring”

2017-12-14

r/regularcarreviews ·1 upvote

“I now have Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring all season tires on my ICW Racing rims on my 2003 Subaru Impreza OBS, what are your thoughts ?”

2017-03-23

acurazine.com

“Problem up here in Canada is availability of these tires. Also, I can get them $170 US from the US (with import taxes, currency exchange etc comes to $206 CDN each), but in Canada retail at any dealer or installer they go for around $260 each plus install/balance. That is just crazy. We are getting so screwed up here its unbelievable!!! On top of that (rant, sorry), a local well known tire shop (sorry, no names) said they had them in stock, made an appointment, and when I got there and after waiting for an hour their delivery guy showed up with the CS4s. The sales guy tried to convince me they are as good as the CS5, total bull coming out of his mouth, drove away slightly pissed. Are there any honest people in this industry?”

Sentiment breakdown

Positive53%

Mixed7%

Negative10%

Neutral30%

Top themes

#quiet road noise#wet weather traction#smooth ride comfort#affordable price value#tread wear life#rolling resistance impact

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