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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Cooper (35%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 33% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. 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 Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Zeon CS8 is made - United Kingdom.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
14
4
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
19.7
3.3
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
145

Wet

Wet
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%

Dry

Dry
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Offroad

Offroad
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%

Costs

Costs
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%

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