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 Eagle RS-A — 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
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
75 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, wet and comfort. 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 3
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 47 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 55 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 35 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 52 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 63 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | Goodyear Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 86 |
| Dry | 97 | 94 |
| Wet | 93 | 88 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 94 | 90 |
| Noise | 92 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 87 |
| Handling | 94 | 63 |
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Headline score
93
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 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 Eagle RS-A is widely regarded as a dependable, value-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry conditions and offers competitive longevity for daily commuting. While many users praise its consistent performance and affordability, a segment of the driving community reports concerns regarding wet-weather traction and noise levels as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry road handling and cornering grip
- Reliable tread life for many users, often reaching 60,000 miles
- Consistent availability as an OEM replacement tire
Cons
- Inconsistent traction in heavy rain or standing water
- Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
- Increased road noise reported after significant mileage
- Hard rubber compound can lead to a vague steering feel for performance-oriented drivers
Observations
- Users with mid-size sedans like the Ford Fusion and Nissan Maxima frequently report achieving the advertised 60,000-mile tread life.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles, such as the Mini Cooper, noted that the tire provides sufficient grip for daily driving but lacks the precision required for aggressive cornering.
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 Eagle RS-A
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | B · Goodyear Eagle RS-A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | High Performance All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 14 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 12/32″ | 10 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 780 A A | 260 - 340 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 44 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
93
/ 100
Cooper
86
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, wet and comfort. 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 88 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 90 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 97 vs 94 on dry.
Tire A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle RS-A
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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.