In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Cooper (35%). The first tyre test of Cooper CS7 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Cooper CS7 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B rating.
