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Cooper Zeon CS Sport

The Cooper Zeon CS Sport is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 87% from 8 owner reviews 88% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 12th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P15 of 16 · 2020 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 8owner reviews
  • 42,500miles driven
  • 3professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Cooper Zeon CS Sport

7.6/10

Better than 56% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 8 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2020 51% 91%
Owner reviews8 owner reviews · rated 87% 98% 9%
Combined 56% 7.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet Not tested, counted as average 47% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 43% –
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 75% 10% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 38% of the test figure. The other 62% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2020 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P15 / 16
  2. 2016 2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test Sport Auto · 235/40 R18 P7 / 8 Placing only
  3. 2015 2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/40 R18 P13 / 14 Placing only

Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Cooper Zeon CS Sport averages a finish of 12th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
12th Average
7th Best
15th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20152020

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test P15 of 16

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Every independent test of the Cooper Zeon CS Sport, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20202020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18P15 / 16
20162016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 235/40 R18P7 / 8
20152015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/40 R18P13 / 14

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the Cooper Zeon CS Sport last?
Based on test and owner data, the Cooper Zeon CS Sport is expected to last around 23,736 miles (38,199 km).
How comfortable and quiet are the Cooper Zeon CS Sport?
Owners rate the Cooper Zeon CS Sport 9.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Cooper Zeon CS Sport wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Cooper Zeon CS Sport 8 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Cooper Zeon CS Sport again?
88% of owners say they would buy the Cooper Zeon CS Sport again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What owners say

Across 8 owner ratings the Cooper Zeon CS Sport averages 87%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 9.6 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.6. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 88% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 8 ratings

  • Owner score 87%
  • Wet Grip 96%
  • Dry Grip 93%
  • Comfort 93%
  • Road Feedback 86%
  • Wear 80%
  • Handling 76%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 90%

“Had Michelin PS3s on the front and these were excellent...…..only slight downside was wheelspin in wet if pulling away fast. One of the Michelin's scrubbed out so needed a new tire. Company didn't have Michelin so...”

  • Ford fiesta st
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 885 found this helpful
Most critical 64%

“I have to say mt Cooper Zeons grip the road well in most conditions, are very quiet and have had no impact on mpg. They exceed my previous Bridgestones in most areas except the elephant in the room, TYRE WEAR. On a...”

  • Mercedes Benz E220Cdi
  • 9,500 miles
Read full review → 591 found this helpful
Longest term 91%

“looking at the other reviews for the Peugeot 508 RXH the 21000 miles I got from the Coopers was excellent and certainly better than the Dunlops I had on originaly. Very quiet tires especially when new and never had any...”

  • Peugeot 508 rxh estate
  • 21,000 miles
Read full review → 707 found this helpful

All 8 Cooper Zeon CS Sport reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
90%
Member
Had Michelin PS3s on the front and these were excellent...…..only slight downside was wheelspin in wet if pulling away fast. One of the Michelin's scrubbed out so needed a new tire. Company didn't have Michelin so bought Cooper Zeon CS Sport as had one already and was very impressed. Asked the company to switch the remaining PS3 from front to back and have CS Sports on the front. Very impressed. Lots of tread, including at the sides. They grip well in wet and dry. Some tests have scored lower for noise and/or comfort...….not so on my car ! Still have plenty of tread . Would recommend.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 885
89%
Member
Changed a rear near side tire from a Marshal to the Cooper Zeon CS Sport. Tire replacement was owing to the Marshal having developed splits in the inner tire wall. Note that I drive a Fiesta ST (2008) and I have 3 Michelin PS3s' (which are fantastic) on the other 3 corners. The garage didn't have a Michelin PS3 in stock and I needed a tire immediately. They offered me the Cooper, which I had heard of but not had experience of. Where the Marshal was quite stiff and the back end of the car would slide if pushed round a roundabout or sharp corner the Cooper handles all this. Also, where the Marshal was quite noisy the Cooper is quiet and much more comfortable, especially over speed humps and the odd pothole that is impossible to avoid. I still put the PS3 above but the Cooper Zeon CS Sport comes a close second. Had the tire for 8 months and great in dry and wet.....no issues to report. Tested and recommended by David Coultard (watch the You Tube video). Performs well with the PS3s' .......Very Happy with the tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 920
82%
Member
Switched from all-corners Continental SSR3 RFs to these, and the difference is almost day and night. Car is a lot less crashy with a lot less road noise, accidentally hitting potholes no longer make the car feel like it's hit a wall and the car feels overall much smoother. The Conti SSR3's warmed up quicker and felt more solid in harsh cornering, but for daily driving these are absolutely superb, especially coupled with the lifetime warranty.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 684

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64%
Member
I have to say mt Cooper Zeons grip the road well in most conditions, are very quiet and have had no impact on mpg. They exceed my previous Bridgestones in most areas except the elephant in the room, TYRE WEAR. On a quick visit to Mercedes for a free winter check they informed me I will need to replace my rear tires soon, I thought that's strange, I have only had them 5 months and for just over 9000 miles, I shrugged it off as Sales speak. It was pouring with rain when I collected the car so could only check them the next day. They are almost worn down to the little tabs between the tread. How did that happen! Same driving style, same mpg, similar miles, the same roads. My last set of Tires went well over 20k and he set before over 30k. The Coopers now ready for replacement at 10k absolutely Shocked.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 591
91%
Member
looking at the other reviews for the Peugeot 508 RXH the 21000 miles I got from the Coopers was excellent and certainly better than the Dunlops I had on originaly. Very quiet tires especially when new and never had any issues with grip in either wet or dry. I guess I am a fairly sedate driver, but at 50000 miles a year I have a pretty good idea what I am looking for in a tire and will certainly by coopers againb
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 707
100%
Member
I love it, I looooove it.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 598
97%
Member
A very good tire. The Coopers replaced Conti Sport Contact 3s and are head and shoulders above them in terms of dry grip, wet grip - which is brilliant - and road noise, with the Coopers being very much quieter. Feedback is really very good and certainly better than the Continentals and progressiveness is also excellent with plenty of warning (very slight understeer) as the tires approach their limit. Again, these are very comfortable tires compared to the Contis and in use have hardly worn at all in the thousand miles that they've been on the car. I really can't fault them for the price.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 666
98%
Member
These tires are superb set of four were only £320 from Camskill my Impreza is running nearly 400 and these tires stick like glue wet grip is excellent as these are A rated and dry grip is brilliant also. Had Falkens before these and with high speed cornering they didn't feel as sure footed as the Coopers. I would probably describe these as a mid range tire and having not had Michelins or Goodyears etc can't compare them but can't see how a more expensive tire would be much better, as these tires have handled anything I've thrown at them. Can't comment on wear yet not had them long enough.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 590
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