Cooper Zeon CS8

The Cooper Zeon CS8 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 15 tire reviews averaging 82% over 250,100 miles driven, and 15 tests with an average result of 19th.

Dry Grip 87%
Wet Grip 81%
Road Feedback 81%
Handling 77%
Wear 82%
Comfort 83%
Buy again 85%

First On MarketOctober 2015
Wheel Size15 - 19"
Width185 - 255mm
Profile35 - 65
Rolling ResistanceC - D
Wet GripA - C
Noise (dB)67 - 71
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Zeon CS8 is ranked 15th of 145 Summer Ultra High Performance tires.

Tests Included

15

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

33rd

Average Result

19th

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SizeFuelWetNoise
15 inch
195/65 R 15 91 VDA70
195/55R15 85 VDA70
195/65R15 91 VDA70
195/55 R 15 85 VDA70
195/55 R 15 85 VDA70
195/65 R 15 91 VDA70
16 inch
205/60R16 96 V XLCA70
215/60R16 99 V XLCA70
205/55 R 16 91 VDA70
205/55R16 91 WDA70
205/55R16 91 VDA70
205/55R16 94 V XLDA70
205/55R16 91 VDA70
205/60 R 16 92 VCC67
205/60 R 16 92 VCC67
205/55 R 16 94 W XLDA70
205/55 R 16 94 W XLCA70
205/55 R 16 91 WDA70
205/55 R 16 91 WDA70
205/55 R 16 94 V XLDA70
205/55 R 16 94 V XLCA70
205/55 R 16 91 VDA70
205/55 R 16 91 VDA70
215/60 R 16 99 V XLCA70
205/60 R 16 96 V XLCA70
205/55 R 16 94 W XLDA70
205/55 R 16 91 WDA70
205/55 R 16 94 V XLDA70
17 inch
225/50 R 17 98 W XLDA70
225/50R17 98 Y XLDA70
225/50R17 98 W XLDA70
215/55 R 17 94 WDA70
215/55 R 17 94 WCA70
225/45R17 94 Y XLDA70
205/50R17 93 W XLCA70
215/45 R 17 91 W XLDA70
225/50 R 17 98 W XLDA70
225/50 R 17 98 Y XLDA70
225/50 R 17 98 Y XLDA70
225/45R17 91 YDA70
225/45R17 94 W XLDA70
215/55 R 17 98 W XLCA70
225/45 R 17 94 Y XLCA70
225/45 R 17 94 Y XLDA70
225/45 R 17 94 W XLCA70
225/45 R 17 94 W XLDA70
215/45R17 91 W XLDA70
215/55R17 94 WCA70
215/45R17 91 Y XLDA70
215/55R17 98 W XLCA70
215/45 R 17 91 Y XLDA70
215/55 R 17 98 W XLCA70
225/45 R 17 91 YDA70
225/45 R 17 91 YDA70
205/50 R 17 93 W XLCA70
18 inch
245/40R18 97 Y XLDA70
245/45R18 100 Y XLDA70
255/35R18 94 Y XLDA71
225/40R18 92 Y XLDA70
225/40 R 18 92 W XLCA70
225/40 R 18 92 Y XLDA70
225/40 R 18 92 Y XLCA70
245/40 R 18 97 Y XLDA70
255/35 R 18 94 Y XLDA71
225/40 R 18 92 W XLDA70
255/35 R 18 94 Y XLDA71
245/40 R 18 97 Y XLDA70
245/45 R 18 100 Y XLDA70
245/45 R 18 100 Y XLDA70
225/40R18 92 W XLDA70
19 inch
235/35 R 19 91 Y XLDA70
235/35 R 19 91 Y XLDA70
235/35R19 91 Y XLDA70
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Top 3 Cooper Zeon CS8 Reviews

Given 27% while driving a MINI Cooper SD (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 easy going miles
Possibly the the worst tires I have ever had. We put these on both of our mini coopers just over a year ago. The first set on the Copper SD: Within 3 months the 2 front had bulges in the sidewalls (they were however quickly replaced under warranty), 8000 miles on the 2 front now need replacing as the tread is on the legal limit as well as showing signs of being perished, and the rears have perished and also need replacing. Second car Mini Cooper - 12,000 miles on front are illegal, and all 4 are showing signs of being perished. Worse tires we have ever bought and these are not cheap budget tires. I normally get 15,000-22,000 out of a set of tires. Will never buy again and are currently awaiting a response from Goodyear (who own them. Given the poor mileage, bulging and short life - I'd class these as budget tires and suggest they are well overpriced.
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on December 4, 2023
Given 100% while driving a Ford Ecosport (205/60 R16) on for 20,000 spirited miles
Flawless tire on dry and wet roads.
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on February 15, 2022
Given 96% while driving a Mazda 3 2.2D 150 (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
These are a new model for 2016 and as there are no reviews yet, I thought I will write something short...

In 2 words - buy with confidence - the tires are great and I would say they definitively match their EU label.

I only had them for around 2k km but already had the opportunity to test them in heavy rain on the freeway, on wet road and on of course on dry. They have been great in all conditions so far, offering perfect grip and great braking, especially impressive on wet. They are comfortable and quiet. They are replacing a set of Toyo Proxies CF2, and even though Toyos were no doubt good too, I feel these better on breaking, especially on wet. So far I am liking them, so if in doubt, take the chance - I think you will not regret, especially for the price.
Helpful 102 - tire reviewed on April 13, 2016
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Latest Cooper Zeon CS8 Reviews

Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Tiuan R Line (255/40 R19) on mostly motorways for 40,000 average miles
I fitted Cooper Zeon's CS8 two years ago doing about 25K kilometers (17K miles) per year. They were replacing a set of Continentals and were selected due to their cheaper price tag. Although cheaper they were great tires. The side walls appear to be a bit softer than the Conti's or other tires I had before, but overall I was really happy from their grip, handling, dry or wet. Fresh rubber appears quieter compared to their end life and surely returned an very good tread life. I replaced them with a set of Goodyear Asymmetric 6. If anyone is interested in Cooper Zeon CS8 please go ahead and buy them. Just a word of advice for drivers leaving in warm-hot climates. Always look after tire pressures. These tires warm up - overheat in long trips and if you overinflate them you could easily eat away the middle part of the tires.
Helpful 6 - tire reviewed on June 19, 2024
Given 91% while driving a Alfa Romeo GTV (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
replaced some avons with these on my Alfa GTV 2.0 t spark there a lot better super peaceful in the car stick to the road well in the dry and very good in some monsoon condition we had in Cornwall this week if they last 20k will be super happy . avons lasted 15 .000 . very happy so far
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on October 1, 2021
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Given 97% while driving a Audi A4 Allroad (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
Found these tires excellent in dry and wet weather. The wear rate is also very impressive. Nice comfortable drive and low noise levels. Would definitely buy again.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on July 1, 2021
Given 79% while driving a Mazda Mx5 2008 (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 27,000 average miles
After 43k I must say that they hold on pretty good. I think that they could at least last another 20k. Dry and wet grip are still safe but not as good as new. Traction is I think where they have lost the most. Comparing to the Dunlop rt I used to have these are holding on better. I had to change the dunlop after 3 years and 35k. If I had to choose between them I would get the Cooper's
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on March 20, 2020
Given 89% while driving a Vauxhall Astra (225/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 25,000 spirited miles
I do 25k a year mostly on the motorway. I have driven in all weathers with these tires and i am very happy with them. Excellent in the wet. Good dry grip, just got a new pair on the front after 25+k
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on March 26, 2019
Given 96% while driving a SEAT Ibiza cupra sport 16v gti (215/45 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 48,000 miles
Hi i wanted avons an got sold these instead
I never heard of them but brought into the garages sale tactics
Turns out there great
Got 48.000 miles out of the fronts still at 1.8mm
Rears are still 4mm
The side wall starting to look a bit flakey
Great tires
Helpful 53 - tire reviewed on December 31, 2018
Given 47% while driving a Ford S Max (225/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
These tires have managed 10,000 miles on my S-Max and I’m not going to buy them again. The first two thirds of their life seemed fine, but after about 5,000 miles road noise started to increase noticeably and shortly after that wet grip started to worsen. They wore from 3mm to illegal in the last 750 miles. The innovative wear blocks on the shoulders still showed 50% when the tread across the tire was below the legal limit, so do not buy them for their supposedly innovative features. The Cooper Zeon CS8 is most definite not worth the money.
Helpful 49 - tire reviewed on January 29, 2018
Given 90% while driving a Volvo V70 2.0D (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
I’ve just fitted a front pair to replace Michelin Primacy 3 that were down to about 2mm, giving a noticeably long stopping distance. I thought a lot about whether to stick with Michelins due to advice from mechanics and a bit of brand snobbery. These were 40 quid less per tire though and had good reviews so went for it.

They went on just as the temperature was dropping to single figures, so worried if I should’ve actually put on winter tires. No need - these are excellent. They give a confident, grippy feel in both wet and dry conditions and a comfortable ride.
I’m used to Michelin, Continental and Goodyear and these are definitely up there with all of those.

I can’t comment on wear as they’re only a month old. So far, so good though.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on December 25, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Mercedes Benz SLK 230 (225/50 R16) on mostly town for 1,500 spirited miles
I have these fitted to two SLK's having grown to like them on one first.
To be honest, they are not pretty, looking somewhat agricultural with tread rolling up the sidewalls a bit too much. But then that's there to aid the wet handing thing I guess so a small price to pay as in such conditions they are brilliant.
The SLK's are not a car that feeds tire feel back to the driver much. But, as that means you have to have some faith in the tire, by leaving it to do its thing without letting you know much about it, I've found these have given me that confidence quickly. In the wet there's little difference in the sensation of sure footedness, and far fewer flashes from the traction control indicator when pulling away firmly than previous tires.
We like them, plus the free replacement accidental damage thing is something we've used a couple of times on other cars which is a real plus to have from Cooper Tires.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on December 8, 2017
Given 81% while driving a Mazda Mazda Miata (205/55 R16 V) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
I can only compare this tire with the previous I had. I actualy changed tire profile going from 205/50/16 to 205/55/16 mainly for economy reasons and because I wanted a bit more ground clearence. My previous tires were the Dunlop RT. The good stuff: even though of a higher profile the steering response is much much better than the Dunlop. It seems to be a bit more economical. Not noisy. Wet grip and braking is sufficiently good. Although I have them on for just 2000miles they seem to have good wear rate(no wear at all but just city driving). The bad: these are not comfortable tires and not as progressive at the limit. Dry grip is not as good but good.
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on December 19, 2016
Given 94% while driving a Citroën C2 VTS (195/45 R16 V) on mostly motorways for 600 easy going miles
Hello from Bulgaria!
I pleased to review my 4 new tires by Coopertires. I put them 5 days ago and roll them over 1000km. First thing I felt was the real grip and feel of the road in wet conditions.
My C2 was very noisy with my previous tires, Zeon CS8 i can say honestly brought back the comfort of this small hothatch. Very quiet, very smooth ride.
The only bad side I felt was slightly increased fuel consuption, but I blame the good grip on the road.
I suspect these tires won't last 3 or 4 summer seasons, but they are acceptable choice with very reasonable price.
I review them only on dry/wet grip, comfort, road feedback and buy again.
Helpful 44 - tire reviewed on April 30, 2016