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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Zeon LTZ vs Toyo Proxes R888R — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Cooper

Cooper Zeon LTZ

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Cooper Zeon LTZ tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
83
Comfort
90
Noise
–
Treadwear
100
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Toyo Proxes R888R tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
Owner ratings
Dry
92
Wet
54
Comfort
67
Noise
59
Treadwear
69
Handling
92

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Cooper Zeon LTZ — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Toyo Proxes R888R if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 2
A — Cooper Zeon LTZ
90
B — Toyo Proxes R888R
92
Why this score
SourceZeon LTZProxes R888R
Tire Rack owners – 92
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –
SimpleTire owners – 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Zeon LTZ leads by 29
A — Cooper Zeon LTZ
83
B — Toyo Proxes R888R
54
Why this score
SourceZeon LTZProxes R888R
Tire Rack owners – 54
Tyre Reviews owners 83 –
SimpleTire owners – 65

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Zeon LTZ leads by 23
A — Cooper Zeon LTZ
90
B — Toyo Proxes R888R
67
Why this score
SourceZeon LTZProxes R888R
Tire Rack owners – 67
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –
SimpleTire owners – 92

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Zeon LTZ
–
B — Toyo Proxes R888R
59
Why this score
SourceZeon LTZProxes R888R
SimpleTire owners – 70

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Zeon LTZ leads by 31
A — Cooper Zeon LTZ
100
B — Toyo Proxes R888R
69
Why this score
SourceZeon LTZProxes R888R
Tire Rack owners – 69
Tyre Reviews owners 100 –
SimpleTire owners – 71

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 9
A — Cooper Zeon LTZ
83
B — Toyo Proxes R888R
92
Why this score
SourceZeon LTZProxes R888R
Tyre Reviews owners 83 –

Scores at a glance

Cooper Zeon LTZ vs Toyo Proxes R888R: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Zeon LTZToyo Proxes R888R
Relative Score 90 72
Dry 90 92
Wet 83 54
Comfort 90 67
Noise – 59
Treadwear 100 69
Handling 83 92

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Cooper Zeon LTZ

The Cooper Zeon LTZ is highly regarded by long-term users for its exceptional durability and puncture resistance in both on-road and light off-road conditions. While it commands a premium price and can be difficult to source, owners consistently report high satisfaction with its longevity and reliable performance across varied terrains.

Pros

  • Exceptional puncture resistance and sidewall durability
  • Impressive tread life, with many users reporting 40,000 to 60,000+ kilometers
  • Versatile performance across tarmac, mud, and grass
  • Maintains high levels of ride comfort despite its rugged construction

Cons

  • Limited market availability and supply chain challenges
  • Higher initial capital outlay compared to standard road tires
  • Slightly increased road noise compared to dedicated highway tires

Observations

  • Users operating heavy SUVs like the Range Rover Sport report that downsizing wheel diameters to 20 inches significantly improves off-road reliability.
  • The tire is frequently praised by high-mileage drivers who prioritize a balance between daily tarmac commuting and occasional off-road excursions.
Tire B Toyo Proxes R888R

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Zeon LTZ B · Toyo Proxes R888R
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Sizes available—48
Rim diameters—13″ – 20″
Tread depth—6.3/32″
UTQG—100 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Toyo

Winner: Cooper Zeon LTZ — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Toyo Proxes R888R if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Cooper Zeon LTZ scores 100 vs 69 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper Zeon LTZ scores 83 vs 54 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper Zeon LTZ scores 90 vs 67 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 83 on handling.

Tire A · Cooper Zeon LTZ
Tire B · Toyo Proxes R888R

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.