Cooper CS4 Touring[H] information from Consumer Reports

Cooper CS4 Touring[H]

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$95.50

Summary: H speed rated performance all season tires are suited to many family cars. This tire has a 60,000 mile tread wear warranty.

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Type: H-speed rated tires

About - Cooper CS4 Touring[H]
The Cooper CS4 Touring[H] is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the CS4 Touring[H] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph. Wet braking: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used. Handling: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About - Cooper CS4 Touring[H]

The Cooper CS4 Touring[H] is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the CS4 Touring[H] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Wet braking:: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used.
Handling:: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About This Brand
One of the few independent tire manufacturers in the U.S. with origins going back to the early 20th Century, Cooper is among the world's top-10 tire makers. Based in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tires offers a full array of tires, including the Avon, Mastercraft, and Starfire brands. Cooper tires are most often sold by independent dealers, though they can be found online. In the past, Cooper has been a standout among light-truck tires.

About This Brand

One of the few independent tire manufacturers in the U.S. with origins going back to the early 20th Century, Cooper is among the world's top-10 tire makers. Based in Findlay, Ohio, Cooper Tires offers a full array of tires, including the Avon, Mastercraft, and Starfire brands. Cooper tires are most often sold by independent dealers, though they can be found online. In the past, Cooper has been a standout among light-truck tires.

Features & Specs - Cooper CS4 Touring[H]
Speed rating Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it's 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; V, 149 mph; and Z, 150 mph plus. While such speeds may seem wildly impractical, tires with higher speed ratings tend to provide better handling at legal speed limits. Choose tires that have a speed rating at least as high as the one specified on your vehicle's placard. Speed rating	H
Treadwear warranty Commonly used by tire manufacturers to market tires, the warranty describes the typical tread life of the tire. Consumers should view the warranty an indicator of tread life only. Actual mileage will vary with vehicle type, driving style, road, and weather conditions, just to name a few variables. Nearly all treadwear warranties are based on pro-rated amount based on the usable tread worn off the tire. Treadwear warranty	60,000
UTQG treadwear UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG treadwear, an index developed by the government, compares a tire's tread life with that of a reference tire graded at 100. A tire with a grade of 300 is predicted to last three times as long as one graded at 100. Treadwear grades are just one indicator of tread life, but actual tire life will vary due to a number of factors including road conditions, driving habits, vehicle, and maintenance. UTQG treadwear	560
UTQG traction UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG traction indicates the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface with Government grades of AA, A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG traction	A
UTQG temperature UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG temperature indicates the tire's ability to resist heat build-up under test conditions with Government grades of A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG temperature	A
Size tested The size of the tested model. Size tested	215/60R16
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User Reviews - Cooper CS4 Touring[H]

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lars 192

from

Cleveland Ohio

4.0

I might make it to 60,000

12/6/2012

Pros

Consistent Tread Wear

Excellent handling

Good Quiet Ride

Great in snow

Great On Wet Pavement At

Noise

Tread life

Value

Cons

Tread life

Best Uses

Comment:

These tires have been on my Ford Edge for 51,000 miles. I rotate the tires every 6-8000 miles. These tires have been on the highway for about 50% of their use and have spent some time on the streets on NYC. They might make it to 60,000 miles but I am concerned that with the snow the treads will not provide the grip I will need in heavy snow.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Ironman 60

from

Westchester County, NY

4.0

Great Tire Value: Cooper CS4s

10/9/2012

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Noise

Ride comfort

Value

Wet grip

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

The tires seem to offer ride comfort, quiet, sure grip in dry and wet, more responsive handling than the OEM Bridgestone Turanzas on our 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i. Some handling improvement may come from the upgrade to 17 wheels and a 215/50/17 upgraded size tire. Steering response is immediately evident. Cooper offers a $50 Rebate, Return policy of up to 45 days if displeased & 60K mileage Warranty !!

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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