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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.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
14
17
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
19.7
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
145
80

Wet

Wet
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Wet circle cornering
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Dry

Dry
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%

Offroad

Offroad
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%

Costs

Costs
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Mileage
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Price/value
Cooper Zeon CS8
43%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%

Comfort

Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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