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Comparison: Cooper Summer vs. Falken e.Ziex (2026)

Cooper SummerUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Summer

7.6
R14 – R21
VS
Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

8.9
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Cooper (54%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 89% compared to 76% of the Cooper Summer. The first tyre test of Cooper Summer was done in 2026, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the Summer and the e.Ziex were tested.

Test Profile

Cooper
Summer
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
1
4
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
7.0
3.8
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
163
37

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Cooper Summer
79%
Cooper
Summer
Falken e.Ziex
52%
Falken
e.Ziex
Wet Braking
Cooper Summer
50%
Falken e.Ziex
50%
Wet Handling
Cooper Summer
83%
Falken e.Ziex
33%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Cooper Summer
100%
Falken e.Ziex
62%
Aquaplaning Cross
Cooper Summer
81%
Falken e.Ziex
62%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Cooper Summer
60%
Cooper
Summer
Falken e.Ziex
63%
Falken
e.Ziex
Dry Braking
Cooper Summer
33%
Falken e.Ziex
83%
Dry Handling
Cooper Summer
67%
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Dry Lane Change
Cooper Summer
72%
Falken e.Ziex
53%
Dry Steering Reaction
Cooper Summer
67%
Falken e.Ziex
50%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Cooper Summer
33%
Cooper
Summer
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Falken
e.Ziex
Noise Exterior
Cooper Summer
33%
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Economy
Confidence
Cooper Summer
50%
Cooper
Summer
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Falken
e.Ziex
Rolling Resistance
Cooper Summer
50%
Falken e.Ziex
67%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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