Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 (2026)

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 (85%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Ventus Prime3 K125 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (72%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary.