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Cooper Zeon CS Sport review

The Cooper Zeon CS Sport is widely regarded as a high-performing, value-oriented tire that excels in comfort, noise reduction, and wet/dry grip. While most users praise its performance-to-price ratio, some report concerns regarding accelerated tread wear, particularly under spirited driving conditions.

Relative score
88/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
87/100
8 reviews
Road tests
13/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 74.5 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Cooper Zeon CS Sport
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

87%
Would buy again 85%
Dry
Overall dry
93%
Corner stability
76%
Dry traction
93%
Steering response
86%
Wet
Overall wet
96%
Wet traction
96%
Comfort
Overall comfort
93%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
76%

By road tests

12.5%
Dry Braking
75%
Dry Handling
75%
Subj. Dry Handling
75%
Wet Braking
31.3%
Wet Handling
31.3%
Straight Aquaplaning
31.3%
Curved Aquaplaning
31.3%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
31.3%
Inside Noise level
75%
Rolling Resistance
62.5%
Wear
100%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Cooper Zeon CS Sport is widely regarded as a high-performing, value-oriented tire that excels in comfort, noise reduction, and wet/dry grip. While most users praise its performance-to-price ratio, some report concerns regarding accelerated tread wear, particularly under spirited driving conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent wet and dry traction
  • Superior ride comfort and low road noise
  • High value for money compared to premium brands
  • Predictable handling and progressive feedback at the limit

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some users
  • Potential for premature replacement under high-mileage or aggressive use
  • Less rigid sidewall feel compared to some dedicated performance run-flat tires

Worth knowing

  • Users transitioning from run-flat tires (e.g., Continental SSR3) noted a significant improvement in ride quality and impact absorption.
  • High-performance vehicle owners (e.g., Subaru Impreza) reported excellent grip levels even at higher power outputs.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

15th of 16
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wear4th of 16
Head-to-head

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