Comparison: Giti Sport S1 vs. Cooper Zeon CS8 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Giti Sport S1 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Cooper Zeon CS8 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2018 225/45 R17 test, where both the Sport S1 and the Zeon CS8 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Sport S1 is made in China and Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom.