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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

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.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
14
33
18
Best position
#9
#1
#1
Average position
19.7
4.1
6.1
Latest test
2024
2025
2024
Available sizes
145
658
47

Wet

Wet
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Wet braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Wet circle cornering
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%

Dry

Dry
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Dry steering response
Cooper Zeon CS8
60%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%

Offroad

Offroad
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%

Costs

Costs
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Mileage
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Cooper Zeon CS8
43%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%

Comfort

Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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