New tires... Cooper CS5 vs Pirelli P4 and others

[TmanP]

I'm in the market to replace the tires on my Buick. I bought it with 2 Goodyear Integrity and 2 Cooper Response and am looking at a new set of 4 tires. I've read reviews that show the Integrity as mediocre at best, and the Response was a Sears-only low-level tire. So, I'd like to upgrade to a new set. P225/60R16.
Here are my objectives:

- Quiet (least possible road noise)
- Comfortable (don't want a hard, harsh-riding tire)-keep it riding like a Buick
- Snow traction (they will be used year-round)
- Price: looking to spend $100-140 per tire, plus install

I have access to Discount Tire, Mills Fleet Farm, and Sam's Club all a half-hour away, or a few smaller chain shops in town. I could also buy online and have my mechanic install them.
I've done some shopping and here's what I came up with as my options (approx. total OTD price):

-Cooper CS5 Grand Touring (80k mile warranty)- Fleet Farm- $420, minus a $70 rebate from Cooper
Fleet Farm offers lifetime rotations and balancing. (this looks like my best option?)

-Goodyear Assurance All-Season (65k mile warranty)- Sam's- $490, minus an $80 savings

-Pirelli P4 Four Season Plus (90k mile warranty)- Sam's- $450, minus an $80 savings
Sams does lifetime rotations and balancing, too.

-Michelin Defender XT (90k mile warranty)- Sam's- $600, minus a $70 savings

-Hankook Optimo H727 (100k mile warranty)- $400- buy online, have installed by mechanic

My top two right now are the CS5 Grand and the Pirelli P4
Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

 

[Mathew_Boss]

pirelli cinturato p7 all season plus. Best tire I ever owned.

 

[SatinSilver]

The General RT43 scores at the top of all the categories in Consumer Reports. Even in the ice braking category where the CS5 gets a poor score. All the categories it does well.

 

[Nick1994]

General Altimax RT43. I've got a set on my Camry, pretty good tire. Not sporty but very smooth and quiet. Supposed to be great in snow. And they're priced really good.

Also have a set on my mom's Jeep Patriot and the 1970 VW Beetle.

 

[daves87rs]

Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
The General RT43 scores at the top of all the categories in Consumer Reports. Even in the ice braking category where the CS5 gets a poor score. All the categories it does well.


+1

 

[barkingspider]

From your choices, pirelli p4 hands down. 2nd choice are the coopers

 

[benhen77]

I'd go CS5 out of the options listed. Excellent wet traction, and a temp rating of A seal it for me. Plus, IIRC, Fleet Farm is adding a $50 gift card in addition to the $70 rebate.

I'd agree, though that the RT43 is one to consider, esp up here in MN

 

[Rolla07]

CS5, but ive also heard the P4's were very good. I bought some Cooper RS3A's and thought they were better than the Pirelli P7's. Although if you are concerned about ride comfort, the P7's were very smooth but I found them weak with wet traction and tread life was not great. Wore out faster than I expected too. Look for a touring tire.

 

[CharBaby]

CS5 & P4 are both good choices.
I've had the CS4(not CS5) and the P4 & P7. All are good!

 

[mcrn]

General RT43's. Ive had mine for over 20k miles and im still happy.