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 Firestone TZ300 — 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
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, wet and treadwear. 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 16
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 81 |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 71 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 76 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 68 |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 63 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | Firestone TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 71 |
| Dry | 97 | 81 |
| Wet | 93 | 71 |
| Comfort | 94 | 76 |
| Noise | 92 | – |
| Treadwear | 88 | 68 |
| Handling | 94 | 63 |
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Headline score
93
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Firestone TZ300 is widely regarded as a competent mid-range tire that offers a strong balance of value and performance for daily driving. While many users praise its wet and dry grip, quiet ride, and longevity, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding tread wear and high-speed stability.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong traction in both wet and dry conditions for standard road use
- Noticeable performance improvement over budget-tier tires
Cons
- Inconsistent tread wear life reported across different vehicles
- Reports of increased road noise on certain road surfaces
- Unpredictable handling or light steering feel at higher speeds
- Occasional reports of poor wet-weather braking performance
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque engines reported faster-than-expected front tire wear.
- Users noted that the tire provides a significant upgrade in stability and grip when transitioning from budget-brand tires, particularly for towing or daily commuting.
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
Firestone TZ300
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | B · Firestone TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 11 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 780 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
93
/ 100
Cooper
71
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 93 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 88 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 76 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Tire B · Firestone TZ300
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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.