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Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Barum Bravuris 5 HM (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Cooper summer tyres are slightly better rated (54%) than Barum (43%). In this particular case, the Barum Bravuris 5 HM has a better rating of 44% compared to 38% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Barum Bravuris 5 HM first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Bravuris 5 HM were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Cooper Zeon CS8 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Bravuris 5 HM has B rating. We also know where Zeon CS8 is made - United Kingdom.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Barum
Bravuris 5 HM
Number of tests
14
8
Best position
#9
#8
Average position
19.7
26.4
Latest test
2024
2023
Available sizes
167
192

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
95%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
87%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
95%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
87%
Wet
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
95%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
88%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
98%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
82%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
85%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
85%
Costs
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
100%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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