Cooper Zeon CS8 - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

19^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

33^rd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 15 summer tests, the Cooper Zeon CS8 consistently trails premium rivals, with an average finish of 18.9 and frequent lower-midfield placements. Its most repeatable positives are competitive wet braking in select tests and low external noise, but these are offset by weak dry braking, modest wet handling/aquaplaning margins, and poor efficiency/wear metrics in major comparative programs.
Overall, the tire shows flashes of wet grip strength (notably in ADAC 2023) and good noise comfort, yet lacks balance: braking consistency doesn't translate to handling, aquaplaning or rolling resistance, and durability/value results are often unfavorable.

Performance Strengths

Wet Braking Performance Moderate Details
• 2/50 wet braking (+1.7% from best) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
• 5/16 wet braking (+3.7% from best) in 2018 Test World 225/45 R17
• 18/48 wet braking (+11.7% from best) in 2023 AutoBild 225/45 R18
Noise/Comfort Strong Details
• 1/8 noise in 2019 Moottori 205/55 R16
• 1/16 noise in 2018 Test World 225/45 R17
• 7/50 noise (+1.6% from best) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
Straight-line Aquaplaning (occasional) Minor Details
• 2/10 straight aquaplaning (+0.6% from best) in 2019 Auto Bild AllRad SUV 225/55 R17
• 7/20 straight aquaplaning (+4.4% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong Details
• 34/55 dry braking (+9.9%) in 2024 AutoBild 205/55 R16
• 35/44 dry braking (+9.5%) in 2022 AutoBild 215/55 R17
• 20/20 dry braking (+8.5%) in 2017 AutoBild 225/50 R17
• 10/11 dry handling (+2.2%) in 2018 AMS 225/45 R17
Wet Handling and Aquaplaning Consistency Strong Details
• 33/50 curved aquaplaning (+17.5%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
• 9/11 wet handling (+3.1%) in 2018 AMS 225/45 R17
• 15/16 wet handling (+4%) in 2018 Test World 225/45 R17
• 9/10 wet braking (+16.6%) in 2019 AllRad SUV 225/55 R17
Rolling Resistance / Fuel Efficiency Strong Details
• 43/50 fuel consumption (+7.3%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
• 20/20 rolling resistance (+50%) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
• 8/8 rolling resistance (+18.9%) in 2019 Moottori 205/55 R16
Wear / Durability and Value Strong Details
• 42/50 wear (+55.9%) and 47/50 abrasion (+180.7%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
• 16/20 wear (+30.5%) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
• Value 40/50 (+155.3% from best) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16

Performance Over Time

Test History

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