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 General Altimax Sport — 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
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
81/100
32 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better dry, wet 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 27
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 64 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 80 |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 79 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 80 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 87 |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 78 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | General Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 78 |
| Dry | 97 | 70 |
| Wet | 93 | 71 |
| Comfort | 94 | 80 |
| Noise | 92 | – |
| Treadwear | 88 | 87 |
| Handling | 94 | 78 |
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Headline score
93
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 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 General Altimax Sport is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that offers a compelling balance of longevity and reliable daily performance. While most users praise its durability and dry-weather handling, opinions on noise levels and wet-weather confidence are polarized, with some drivers finding them excellent and others noting a decline in performance as the tread wears.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Impressive tread life and durability
- Reliable dry-weather handling and responsiveness
- Consistent performance as a mid-range alternative to Continental
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip for some users
- Performance degradation noted after significant mileage
- Struggles to maintain traction under high-torque acceleration
Observations
- Users with high-torque, front-wheel-drive vehicles reported difficulty with traction during hard acceleration.
- Drivers of smaller hatchbacks, such as the Skoda Fabia and VW Golf, frequently cited the tire as a quiet and long-lasting upgrade over budget alternatives.
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
General Altimax Sport
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | B · General Altimax Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Summer Ultra 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 | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
93
/ 100
Cooper
78
/ 100
General
Winner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better dry, wet and handling. 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 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 93 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 80 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Tire B · General Altimax Sport
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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.