Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Nokian WetProof vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

Today, we'll be comparing the Cooper Zeon CS8 and the Barum Bravuris 5 HM, both summer types tyres. Both tyres got replaced by newer models which can be viewed here for Cooper Zeon CS8 and the other for Barum Bravuris 5 HM.

Made in Great Britain, the Cooper Zeon CS8 comes with a rating of 34%. While it doesn't have a direct predecessor, it is a well-known model from Cooper, a company recognised worldwide for its quality. Despite ranking 33 out of 50 in the ADAC test and ranking 26 out of 53 in the Autobild test, the tyre demonstrated usable performance on wet surfaces.

In ADAC 2017's test, this tyre's weaknesses included an unbalanced performance with noticeable shortcomings on dry surfaces. Environmental performance and overall tire wear were also listed as areas that required improvement, shedding light on the tyre's abrasion performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

On the other hand, the Barum Bravuris 5 HM, a product of Barum, features a lower score of 29%. The performance of this tyre, in different tests, was slightly better than the Zeon CS8. It scored 24 out of 50 in ADAC and 29 out of 53 in Autobild. Unfortunately, specific details of this tyre's strengths and weaknesses weren't detailed.

In direct comparison, the two tyres demonstrated equivalent capabilities, with the Barum Bravuris 5 HM earning slightly better positions in mutual tests. These test results are meant to guide consumers in deciding which tyre suits their vehicle best.

While both tyres have their strengths, their weaknesses such as the Cooper Zeon CS8’s reduced performance on dry surfaces and the Barum Bravuris 5 HM's lower overall rating, these areas should be taken into consideration. As always, factors such as driving style, vehicle type, and personal preferences play a critical role in selecting the right tyre.