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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

Cooper Zeon CS8Upper-middle
CooperCooper

Zeon CS8

3.8
R13 – R19
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Cooper (54%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 has a better rating of 52% compared to 38% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Zeon CS8 is made - United Kingdom.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
14
31
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
19.7
9.5
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
167
69

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
82%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Wet Braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
58%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Wet Handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Wet Circle Cornering
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
94%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Cooper Zeon CS8
95%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Aquaplaning Cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
61%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Dry Braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
28%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
Dry Handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
71%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Maxxis Premitra HP5
63%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Noise Exterior
Cooper Zeon CS8
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
63%
Economy
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
53%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Maxxis Premitra HP5
51%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Rolling Resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
44%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
58%
Mileage
Cooper Zeon CS8
62%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
43%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/55 R17View

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