Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

Today we are comparing two tyres: the Cooper Zeon CS8 and Bridgestone Turanza T005. Both tyres are categorized as summer tyres, with the Bridgestone classed specifically as a touring tyre. Let's delve in.

The Cooper Zeon CS8 is a British-made tyre, with a respectable rating of 56%. Notable strengths include adequate performance on wet surfaces. However, the tyre revealed significant weaknesses in several aspects, especially when it comes to dry road performance. According to the Autobild 2018 test results, the tyre also showed deficiencies in environment balance, durability, wear, efficiency, and sustainability. On final positions in the collective tests, the Cooper Zeon CS8 underperformed, standing at 33 out of 50 in the ADAC test, and 13 out of 51 in Autobild's test.

On the flip side, the Bridgestone Turanza T005, made in several countries including Hungary, Poland, France, and Italy, features higher performance results. Our website awarded it a robust score of 89%, reflecting its high overall performance. Key strengths include well-balanced, efficient performance on both dry and wet surfaces. According to the Autobild 2022 data, this tyre offers good grip coupled with excellent wet and dry handling, precise steering behaviour, and short wet and dry braking distances. Potential weaknesses highlight limited mileage, but no unique deficiencies were noted. In direct comparison via mutual tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 dominated with positions, standing 4th out of 50 in the ADAC test and 2nd out of 51 in Autobild's test.

In summary, the British-made Cooper Zeon CS8 offers acceptable performance, with notable weak points, whereas the Bridgestone Turanza T005 provides a balanced, high-performing option for drivers seeking a tire with a strong overall performance profile.

Credit should be given to both manufacturers: Cooper and Bridgestone, for their continued efforts to create reliable, high-quality tyres. We'll be keenly monitoring their future models for continued enhancements and updates.