Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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 WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 33% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 has A wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.