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 Michelin CrossClimate+ — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
88/100
16 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
117 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, noise 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 9
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 87 |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 85 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 86 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| America's Tire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 86 |
| America's Tire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS5 Grand Touring leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | CS5 Grand Touring | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 73 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 82 |
| Dry | 97 | 88 |
| Wet | 93 | 85 |
| Snow | – | 75 |
| Comfort | 94 | 81 |
| Noise | 92 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 86 |
| Handling | 94 | 73 |
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Headline score
93
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 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 Michelin CrossClimate+ is widely regarded as a benchmark all-season tire, praised for its exceptional versatility and ability to bridge the gap between summer handling and winter safety. While most users report high levels of confidence in wet, dry, and snowy conditions, a minority of users note a decline in performance as the tread wears down or express dissatisfaction with noise levels and ride harshness on specific vehicle setups.
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for the majority of users.
- Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
- Higher price point compared to competitors.
- Some users report a 'spongy' or less precise steering feel during aggressive cornering.
Observations
- Users with heavier diesel vehicles or high-torque setups occasionally report faster tread wear and increased road noise.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., small hatchbacks) often report improved steering responsiveness and comfort compared to OEM tires.
- Performance on SUVs and 4x4s is frequently cited as a major upgrade over standard summer tires, particularly for winter mountain driving.
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
Michelin CrossClimate+
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring 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
82
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — better handling, noise 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 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 92 vs 76 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 94 vs 81 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring scores 97 vs 88 on dry.
Tire A · Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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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.