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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Cooper (35%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Zeon CS8 is made - United Kingdom.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
14
3
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
19.7
4.0
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
145
54

Wet

Wet
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Wet braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%

Dry

Dry
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%

Offroad

Offroad
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%

Costs

Costs
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%

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