Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Michelin e.Primacy

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 (35%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 71% compared to 33% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the e.Primacy were 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 e.Primacy has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.