Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Cooper (35%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% 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 Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B rating. We also know where Zeon CS8 is made - United Kingdom.