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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Giti Sport S1 (2026)

Cooper Zeon CS8Upper-middle
CooperCooper

Zeon CS8

3.8
R13 – R19
VS
Giti Sport S1Budget
GitiGiti

Sport S1

R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Giti Sport S1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2018 225/45 R17 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Sport S1 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and Sport S1 is made in China.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Giti
Sport S1
Number of tests
14
4
Best position
#9
#6
Average position
19.7
11.5
Latest test
2024
2020
Available sizes
167
37

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Giti Sport S1
92%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
95%
Giti Sport S1
99%
Dry braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Giti Sport S1
87%
Dry handling - objective
Cooper Zeon CS8
91%
Giti Sport S1
99%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Zeon CS8
88%
Giti Sport S1
84%
Dry steering response
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Giti Sport S1
90%
Wet
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
88%
Giti Sport S1
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
96%
Giti Sport S1
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
93%
Giti Sport S1
89%
Wet circle cornering
Cooper Zeon CS8
82%
Giti Sport S1
97%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
91%
Giti Sport S1
85%
Wet braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
82%
Giti Sport S1
81%
Wet handling - objective
Cooper Zeon CS8
83%
Giti Sport S1
74%
Wet safety
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Giti Sport S1
74%
Comfort
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
97%
Giti Sport S1
98%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
96%
Giti Sport S1
99%
Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
97%
Giti Sport S1
96%
Costs
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
82%
Giti Sport S1
93%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
82%
Giti Sport S1
93%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View

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