Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Giti Sport S1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Giti Sport S1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2018 225/45 R17 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Sport S1 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Zeon CS8 is made in United Kingdom and Sport S1 is made in China.