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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Cooper Zeon CS8

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Cooper (0%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has a better rating of 55% compared to 28% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Cooper Zeon CS8 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#2
#9
Average position
12.2
19.7
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
207
147

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
81%
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Cooper Zeon CS8
43%
Offroad
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%
Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%

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