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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Today we will be analyzing two summer tyres - the Semperit Speed-Life 3 and the Cooper Zeon CS8. Both these tyres have undergone numerous tests to gauge their performance under different conditions. Let's see how they fare against each other.


Manufactured by Semperit, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 is the advanced model of Semperit Speed-Life series. The Speed-life 3 has attained a commendable ratings of 59% on our page. It has secured the 12th position out of 53 tyres in the Autobild test, and 19th out of 50 in the ADAC test. According to the Autobild test, this tyre showed excellent wet braking abilities. In Autobild 2019 test, it is described as good on wet roads and efficient, with moderate life-span. However, it had weaknesses on dry roads and on environmental balance.


The other tyre in comparison, the Cooper Zeon CS8, is a product of the British manufacturer Cooper. Our rating puts this tyre at 42%. Performance-wise, it held the 26th position in the Autobild test, and 33rd in ADAC test out of 50 tyres. The Autobild 2019 highlights that the Cooper Zeon CS8 performs well on wet roads. However, it falls short on several aspects like performance on dry roads, environmental balance, life-span, wear and efficiency.


In terms of mutual test positions, the performance of the Semperit Speed-Life 3 consistently ranks significantly better than that of the Cooper Zeon CS8.


In summary, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 emerges as the more preferred tyre, with key strengths being its commendable wet braking and efficiency. Nevertheless, it could improve on its environmental balance and performance on dry roads. The Cooper Zeon CS8, while performing well on wet roads, could significantly improve on several fronts such as dry road performance, environmental balance, longevity, and efficiency.


It's important to note that both these tyres haven't been replaced with a newer model yet. However, we always strive to provide updated information and you can check the latest reviews and ratings on their respective pages.


Remember, a wise tyre choice can drastically improve your vehicle’s performance and your overall driving experience.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
14
14
33
14
Best position
#2
#9
#1
#2
Average position
18.1
19.7
4.1
5.5
Latest test
2026
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
116
145
658
706

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Wet side guide
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Fuel efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Price/value
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Cooper Zeon CS8
43%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

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