Comparison: Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Cooper (54%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has a better rating of 88% compared to 38% of the Cooper Zeon CS8. The first tyre test of Cooper Zeon CS8 was done in 2017, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Zeon CS8 and the Cinturato P7 C2 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 80% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating. We also know where Zeon CS8 is made - United Kingdom.