Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Proxes T1 Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and Proxes T1 Sport is made in Japan.