Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Cooper Zeon CS8

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Cooper (0%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 has a better rating of 65% compared to 28% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Cooper Zeon CS8 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom.