93
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
558 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring vs Cooper Evolution Tour — 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
Tire B
Cooper
Cooper Evolution Tour
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
361 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better dry, wet and comfort. 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 3
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Evolution Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Evolution Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Evolution Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Evolution Tour |
|---|---|---|
| America's Tire owners | 92 | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Evolution Tour leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Evolution Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | 89 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Evolution Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | – |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | 93 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | Cooper Evolution Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 91 |
| Dry | 97 | 94 |
| Wet | 93 | 90 |
| Comfort | 94 | 91 |
| Noise | 92 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 89 |
| Handling | 94 | 93 |
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Headline score
93
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Cooper Evolution Tour is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that offers a smooth, comfortable ride and reliable wet-weather performance at an accessible price point. While many users praise its quality and comfort, a notable segment of the user base reports concerns regarding tread life falling short of manufacturer expectations.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Strong wet-weather traction and water displacement
- Quiet operation for most driving conditions
- Positive brand reputation for being a U.S.-based manufacturer
Cons
- Tread life often fails to meet mileage warranty expectations
- Inconsistent noise levels reported by some users
- Potential for premature wear compared to premium competitors like Michelin
- Occasional quality control issues (e.g., air bubbles)
Observations
- Rideshare drivers report high satisfaction with the tire's comfort and noise levels for passenger transport.
- Users transitioning from factory-installed premium tires (specifically Michelin) often note a comparable or superior ride quality, though some remain skeptical about long-term durability.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
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
Tire B
Cooper Evolution Tour
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | B · Cooper Evolution Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | — |
| Tread depth | 11 - 12/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 780 A A | 580 - 600 A A - B |
| 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?
93
/ 100
Cooper
91
/ 100
Cooper
Winner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better dry, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 97 vs 94 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 93 vs 90 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 91 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 92 vs 89 on noise.
Tire A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Tire B · Cooper Evolution Tour
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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.