Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5

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 (58%) than Cooper (35%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has a better rating of 75% compared to 33% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Victra Sport 5 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and Victra Sport 5 is made in China.