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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Cooper Summer
84%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry braking
Cooper Summer
69%
Falken e.Ziex
97%
Dry handling
Cooper Summer
89%
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Dry handling - objective
Cooper Summer
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Summer
94%
Falken e.Ziex
84%
Dry steering response
Cooper Summer
89%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Wet
Confidence
Cooper Summer
93%
Falken e.Ziex
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Summer
97%
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Summer
100%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet braking
Cooper Summer
78%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet handling
Cooper Summer
97%
Falken e.Ziex
64%
Wet handling - objective
Cooper Summer
92%
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Wet side guide
Cooper Summer
92%
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Cooper Summer
64%
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Exterior noise
Cooper Summer
64%
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Costs
Confidence
Cooper Summer
86%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Summer
86%
Falken e.Ziex
95%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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