Cooper Zeon CS8 is a summer tyre made in total of 121 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/60 R16 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 123mm sidewall height. In 205/60 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Cooper Zeon CS8 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 205/60 R16, Zeon CS8 usually competes against Advantage, which is a tyre from BFGoodrich with a rating of 68%, compared to 42% of the Cooper in question.
ADAC Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16 sufficient Ranked #33 of 50The Cooper ZEON CS8 secured the 33rd spot out of 50 contenders, being awarded a final rating of 'Sufficient'. Despite showing commendable performance on wet surfaces, including good braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling, it fell short in key areas that significantly impacted its overall assessment. The tyre demonstrated considerable weaknesses on dry roads, which led to a downgrade in its evaluation. These weaknesses were highlighted by its inadequate dry road feedback through the steering, imprecise handling characteristics, and difficulty in maintaining control during evasive maneuvers. Its environmental impact also detracted from its score, with notable concerns over its sustainability, attributed to its low mileage, wear, and efficiency. The tire's performance was markedly unbalanced, which underscored its difficulties in catering to a broad spectrum of requirements effectively.