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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Nokian WetProof vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

In the world of high-performance summer tyres, two models often come at the forefront, the Cooper Zeon CS8 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4. Both made by reputable tyre manufacturers Cooper Tires and Hankook respectively, these tyres have had their fair share of test and road use, thus enabling us to paint a detailed comparative analysis.


The Cooper Zeon CS8 is a summer tyre which boasts a good performance on wet road conditions. However, it shows significant weakness on dry surfaces and has been categorised as having a poor environmental performance. According to Autobild, it ranked 27 out of 51 and 33 out of 50 in ADAC tyre tests. On the positive side, it performs decently on wet surfaces. However, it falls short in aspects like efficiency, wear, and sustainability. Our rating for this tyre stands at 34%. The newer model that replaced this tyre promises to bring improvements to the table.


On the other hand, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 positions itself as a forerunner in the summer tyre category. Ranking 2nd out of 51 in Autobild test and 9th out of 50 in ADAC testing, its winning features are its excellent dry braking and handling, as well as wet braking. Although it shows minor weakness in aquaplaning and environmental performance, it brings a balanced performance on both dry and wet surfaces. Plus, it boasts a good mileage and offers a reasonable cost-benefit ratio. However, the comfort could be slightly improved. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 garners a spectacular overall rating of 77% on our site, further solidifying its high-performance status. The newer model that replaced this tyre is expected to build upon its success and bring even more enhancements.


In conclusion, if the choice boils down to these two tyres, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 outperforms the Cooper Zeon CS8 overall. However, it is always recommended to match the tyre with the specific driving conditions and requirements. Keep in mind that both these models have been replaced with new versions, which may offer even greater improvements.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Nokian
WetProof
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
14
13
14
15
18
Best position
#9
#2
#1
#2
#1
Average position
19.7
6.2
5.6
9.0
6.1
Latest test
2024
2026
2023
2025
2024
Available sizes
145
530
47
225
47

Wet

Wet
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Nokian WetProof
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Nokian WetProof
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Wet braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Nokian WetProof
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Wet circle cornering
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%

Dry

Dry
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Nokian WetProof
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Nokian WetProof
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%

Offroad

Offroad
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Costs

Costs
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Nokian WetProof
60%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Nokian WetProof
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Mileage
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Nokian WetProof
56%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Cooper Zeon CS8
43%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
90%
Nokian WetProof
46%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%

Comfort

Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Nokian WetProof
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Nokian WetProof
53%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%

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