Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper Zeon CS Sport: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Cooper Zeon CS Sport appear in 6 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza S001 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Cooper Zeon CS Sport performs. It takes the win in mileage. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Cooper Zeon CS Sport are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Cooper Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #5 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Cooper Zeon CS Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Cooper Zeon CS Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.3 3 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 1 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 2 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 5.0 | Cooper Zeon CS Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.3 21 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper Zeon CS Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper Zeon CS Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper Zeon CS Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper Zeon CS Sport
The Cooper Zeon CS Sport wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.5 for the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Cooper Zeon CS Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza S001 or Cooper Zeon CS Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 ranks higher on average than the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Cooper Zeon CS Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 ranks better than the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Cooper Zeon CS Sport shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza S001 appears in 5 independent tests, Cooper Zeon CS Sport in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →