Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Nokian WetProof (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Cooper (54%). In this particular case, the Nokian WetProof has a better rating of 66% compared to 38% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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 Nokian WetProof also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and WetProof is made in Finland.