78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Cooper CS7 vs Firestone TZ300 — Compared (May 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
72
/ 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 CS7 — better wet, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
TZ300 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CS7 | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CS7 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | CS7 | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 71 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS7 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CS7 | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CS7 | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 68 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS7 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | CS7 | TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS7 | Firestone TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 72 |
| Dry | 80 | 81 |
| Wet | 80 | 71 |
| Comfort | 80 | 76 |
| Treadwear | – | 68 |
| Handling | 70 | 63 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
72
/ 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.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS7 | B · Firestone TZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Cooper
72
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Cooper CS7 — better wet, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper CS7 scores 80 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper CS7 scores 70 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS7 scores 80 vs 76 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper CS7
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.