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

Cooper Zeon CS8Upper-middle
CooperCooper

Zeon CS8

3.8
R13 – R19
VS
Giti Sport S1Budget
GitiGiti

Sport S1

R16 – 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 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.

Test Profile

Cooper
Zeon CS8
Giti
Sport S1
Number of tests
14
4
Best position
#9
#6
Average position
19.7
11.5
Latest test
2024
2020
Available sizes
167
37

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Dry braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Dry handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Dry handling - objective
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
90%
Dry steering response
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Wet
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Wet braking
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
90%
Wet circle cornering
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Wet handling
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Wet handling - objective
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
90%
Wet safety
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
95%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Comfort
Cooper Zeon CS8
100%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Exterior noise
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Costs
Confidence
Cooper Zeon CS8
60%
Giti Sport S1
100%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Zeon CS8
60%
Giti Sport S1
100%

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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
2018225/45 R17View

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