Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Premium3. Cooper Zeon CS8 Upper-middle4. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle5. Nexen N blue HD Plus Lowcost6. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost
Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005
On the test table, we have two formidable contenders: the Nexen N blue HD plus from South Korea and the Cooper Zeon CS8 from Great Britain. Both are summer tyres and have been put through rigorous tests to examine their strengths and weaknesses.
The Nexen N blue HD plus, made in South Korea, had a rating of 46% in our tests. The standout feature of this tyre is its comfort, verified by its performance in the Autobild test where it ranked 31st out of 51 tyres. It had a respectable position of 13th in the ADAC tests out of 16 tyres. Following the tests, the Nexen N Blue HD plus didn't get replaced and remains available.
On the other hand, the Cooper Zeon CS8, a product of British engineering, achieved a slightly higher rating of 56% in our tests. In the Autobild test, it impressively secured the 13th position out of 51 tyres, outperforming the Nexen N Blue HD Plus. However, in the ADAC test, it slightly trailed with a 14th placement out of 16 tyres. Like the Nexen N blue HD plus, the Cooper Zeon CS8 did not get replaced by a newer model.
Overall, while the Nexen N blue HD plus stands out for its comfort, the Cooper Zeon CS8 ranks a bit higher in terms of overall performance and held a better overall position in tests compared to the Nexen tyre.
You can learn more about each tyre's manufacturer by visiting their respective pages: Nexen and Cooper.
In conclusion, if comfort is your primary concern, the Nexen N blue HD plus may suit your needs. On the other hand, for overall performance, the Cooper Zeon CS8 is a worthy consideration. It's always essential to weigh these factors against your specific driving habits, preferences, and conditions for the best choice. Flexibility between comfort and performance is a key deciding factor.
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6. Cooper Zeon CS8 19.71
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Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary3. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Exemplary4. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good5. Cooper Zeon CS8 Satisfactory6. Nexen N blue HD Plus Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended3. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended4. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended5. Cooper Zeon CS8 Sufficient
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Cooper Zeon CS8 70 dB
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD Plus | 35,8 | 32,1 | |||||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 | 38,0 | 34,5 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,7 | 31,6 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,0 | 32,2 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 36,5 | 29,6 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 35,4 | 31,6 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD plus | 38,3 | 40,6 | |||||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 | 37,7 | 37,5 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,2 | 36,5 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,6 | 38,1 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 35,7 | 34,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,6 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 | ||
| Nexen N blue HD plus Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,2 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 2,4 | ||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,2 | 3,2 | 3,2 | 2,5 | 2,3 | ||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2,2 | 1,7 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 2,2 | ||
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