Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 averages a finish of 4th.
2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test P4 of 7
The Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 proved to have excellent levels of comfort and good grip in dry and wet braking, but didn't feel as sporty as the best tires on test.
Where the Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P3 of 7 | 67% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P6 of 7 | 17% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P4 of 7 | 50% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P1 of 7 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P5 of 7 | 33% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P6 of 7 | 17% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P7 of 7 | 0% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P1 of 7 | 100% | 1 |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P4 of 7 | 50% | - |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P4 of 7 | 50% | - |
Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
Braking and comfort were the main strengths of the Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 in the 2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test, where it finished fourth of seven and was Recommended. Wet braking was joint best at 18.84 m, while dry braking was third, 2.4% longer than the shortest stop. It also received the highest comfort score. The testers described its character as closer to a touring tire than a particularly sporty UHP option.
Handling was less competitive than braking: dry lap time was sixth, 2.3% off the best, and wet handling fifth, although only 0.5% slower than the fastest lap. Subjective wet handling was sixth, reinforcing the less sporting impression rather than implying a large lap-time deficit. Snow results were the clearer limitation, with last place in all three measured disciplines: braking was 21.4% longer than the best, traction 25.5% behind and handling 10.9% slower. The Recommended result therefore sits alongside a substantial snow-performance gap, rather than consistent strength across all seasons. This is one test in 245/40 R18, so consistency across other sizes is not established.
Excellent wet braking- 2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test (2020)
good dry braking- 2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test (2020)
highest levels of comfort- 2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test (2020)
Average dry and wet handling- 2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test (2020)
Average dry and wet handling- 2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test (2020)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 proved to have excellent levels of comfort and good grip in dry and wet braking, but didn't feel as sporty as the best tires on test.
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