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 Goodyear Assurance All-Season — 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
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
48 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 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 5
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 59 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 75 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 74 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 20 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 65 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | Goodyear Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 85 |
| Dry | 97 | 92 |
| Wet | 93 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 73 |
| Comfort | 94 | 90 |
| Noise | 92 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 84 |
| Handling | 94 | 65 |
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Headline score
93
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 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 Goodyear Assurance All Season is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfortable, and quiet tire suitable for daily commuting in moderate climates. While many users report excellent longevity and value, a notable segment of the user base experiences significant premature tread wear and subpar performance in heavy snow or icy conditions.
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Excellent value for the price point
- Reliable dry and wet weather traction for non-aggressive drivers
- Strong tread life for many users, with some reporting over 60,000 miles
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear well before the warranty limit
- Poor performance in winter conditions, specifically on ice and deep snow
- Occasional reports of vibration and balance issues immediately after installation
- Reduced traction during heavy rain compared to premium alternatives
Observations
- Users on mid-size SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V generally report high satisfaction regarding ride quality and noise levels.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those in mountainous, snowy regions report that the tire struggles to maintain grip, suggesting it is better suited for flat, temperate environments.
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
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | — |
| Sizes available | — | 51 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 12/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 780 A A | 600 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
93
/ 100
Cooper
85
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 93 vs 87 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 97 vs 92 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 90 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
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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.