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1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium2. Cooper Zeon CS8 Upper-middle
Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Cooper Zeon CS8
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When it comes to summer tyres, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Cooper Zeon CS8 are two models worth attention. Let's take a closer look at these tyres based on our own ratings and several tyre test results.
Starting with the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 manufactured in Hungary, this tyre scored a solid 72% in our rating. According to the tire tests carried out by Autobild, Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 dominated in several categories such as dry braking, dry handling, wet braking, and both gravel and sand traction. It ranked second out of 52 tyres, which solidifies its top-tier performance. In the ADAC test, it held its own among 16 tyres, coming in 5th place. It is worth mentioning that this tire model was replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
On the other hand, we have the Cooper Zeon CS8, created in Great Britain. In our assessment, this tyre scored a slightly lower 56%. Although keeping up with the competition, it fell behind compared to the Hankook tyre. In the Autobild test, the Cooper Zeon CS8 ranked 19th among 52, a mid-field position. The pattern continues in the ADAC test where, out of 16 tyres, it fell close to the bottom at the 14th position. Currently, there is not a new model that has replaced Cooper Zeon CS8.
From a holistic view, Hankook's Ventus Prime3 K125 is the more efficient and better-performing tire compared to the Cooper Zeon CS8. Its noteworthy performance across various tests positions it as a reliable and versatile summer tyre model.
To further investigate these tyres and their specifications, check out Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125's page, and Cooper Zeon CS8's page. You can also explore their respective manufacturers at Hankook's profile and Cooper's profile for other tyre models and options.
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2. Cooper Zeon CS8 19.71
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1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary2. Cooper Zeon CS8 Satisfactory
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1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended2. Cooper Zeon CS8 Sufficient
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 | 38,0 | 34,5 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Offroad | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 Rating: Conditionally recommended | podmíněně doporučeno | 3+ | 2- | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | 2- | |||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2- | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,5 | 35,2 | |||||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 | 37,7 | 37,5 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2,0 | 1,6 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 | |
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,5 | 1,6 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 2,1 | |
| Cooper Zeon CS8 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,2 | 3,2 | 3,2 | 2,5 | 2,3 | |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 1- | 1 | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | |||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2- | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,3 | 35,7 | |||||
| Cooper Zeon CS8 | 37 | 39,2 | |||||
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