Ohtsu ST5000 review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 34% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 58 · 20 reviews analysed
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Ohtsu ST5000 has a Relative Score of 62 out of 100 among all-season tires. 20 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100.
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.
By owner reviews
58/100From 20 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews found online.
The Ohtsu ST5000 is widely praised by SUV and light truck owners as an exceptional budget-friendly tire that delivers reliable year-round performance and low noise levels. Users frequently highlight its aggressive tread design, competent wet and light snow handling, and high value compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional value and affordable price point
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality on SUVs and light trucks
- Effective tread design providing strong wet weather and light snow traction
- Aggressive, attractive styling that enhances vehicle appearance
Cons
- Susceptibility to tread cracking after extended time periods
- Sidewall may lack sufficient ply rating, making it vulnerable to curb damage
- Winter traction, while capable, does not match a dedicated winter tire
Worth knowing
- Owners of heavier SUVs such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Durango, and Toyota Sequoia report strong longevity, with one user achieving up to 55,000 miles of lifespan.
- Drivers note that even when plus-sizing by two inches, the ride comfort and cabin quietness remain remarkably well-maintained.
Ohtsu ST5000 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 12.2/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A B |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 245/75 R16 | Amazon |
| 245/65 R17 | Amazon |
| 285/60 R18 | Amazon |
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