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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Cooper Zeon CS8 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Cooper (54%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 38% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Zeon CS8 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Cooper Zeon CS8 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Number of tests
36
14
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
3.1
19.7
Latest test
2023
2024
Available sizes
318
167

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Cooper Zeon CS8
64%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Cooper Zeon CS8
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Cooper Zeon CS8
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Cooper Zeon CS8
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Cooper Zeon CS8
87%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Cooper Zeon CS8
68%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Cooper Zeon CS8
88%
Dry Lane Change
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Cooper Zeon CS8
60%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
65%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
60%
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Cooper Zeon CS8
64%
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
64%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/55 R17View

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