Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Cooper (33%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 28% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.