67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
93
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
558 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | CS5 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 70 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 43
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | CS5 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 65 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 93 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | CS5 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 55 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | CS5 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| America's Tire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | CS5 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 100 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 88 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | CS5 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 55 |
| America's Tire owners | – | 94 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | Cooper CS5 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 93 |
| Dry | 80 | 97 |
| Wet | 50 | 93 |
| Comfort | 60 | 94 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 88 |
| Handling | 70 | 94 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
93
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich Advantage TA Sport is perceived as a performance-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry handling and cornering stability. While it offers a responsive and engaging driving experience, users note that this performance comes at the cost of increased road noise and slightly vague on-center steering feel.
Pros
- Strong cornering grip and stability
- Responsive steering feedback
- Comfortable ride quality
- Excellent dry weather performance
Cons
- Higher than average road noise
- Vague on-center steering feel
Observations
- The tire is noted for its ability to handle spirited driving on backroads, suggesting suitability for drivers who prioritize handling over absolute cabin quietness.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Community members frequently inquire about the compatibility and longevity of the Cooper CS5 Grand Touring tires across various vehicles like the Toyota Highlander, Corolla, Subaru, and Honda Odyssey. Users who own them report high satisfaction, highlighting quiet rides, smooth handling, and favorable comparisons to competitors like Michelin Defenders.
Top themes
#Treadwear and Longevity#Ride Comfort and Quietness#Wet and Winter Traction#Price and Value#Vehicle Compatibility
Based on 5 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | B · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 - 660 A A | 780 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
BFGoodrich
93
/ 100
Cooper
Winner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 93 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 97 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.