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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Cooper (35%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 33% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
14
2
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
19.7
1.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
145
23

Wet

Wet
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Wet circle cornering
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%

Dry

Dry
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Offroad

Offroad
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%

Costs

Costs
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%

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