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Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 vs Riken Raptor ZR A/S — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 234 + 1 owner reviews. How we score

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Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
Tire ACooper

Zeon RS3-G1

All Season

± 7

Tests – · 1 test Owners 55 · 234 reviews

Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))

“Treated my land yacht to some new rubber to keep it anchored in the snow. Cooper Zeon RS3-G1”

Riken Raptor ZR A/S
Tire BRiken

Raptor ZR A/S

All-Season tire

Tests – · none yet Owners – · 1 review (needs 5)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 64

    Dry

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    Why this score
    SourceZeon RS3-G1Raptor ZR A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)–
    Reviews found online62–

    Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 62.3 = 64

    No road tests of dry for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 65

    Wet

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    Why this score
    SourceZeon RS3-G1Raptor ZR A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)–
    Reviews found online63–

    Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 63.3 = 65

    No road tests of wet for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 53

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceZeon RS3-G1Raptor ZR A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 60 (est.)–
    Reviews found online42–

    Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 60.1 (est.) + 40% × 42.1 = 53

    No road tests of snow for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 61

    Comfort

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceZeon RS3-G1Raptor ZR A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)–
    Reviews found online57–

    Zeon RS3-G1: 40% × 66.8 (est.) + 60% × 56.6 = 61

    No road tests of comfort for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 64

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceZeon RS3-G1Raptor ZR A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)–
    Reviews found online60–

    Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 64

    No road tests of noise for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 61

    Treadwear

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceZeon RS3-G1Raptor ZR A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests73–
    Reviews found online45–

    Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 44.7 = 61

  7. 53

    Handling (owners)

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    Why this score
    SourceZeon RS3-G1Raptor ZR A/S
    Reviews found online53–
Scores at a glance
Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 vs Riken Raptor ZR A/S: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Zeon RS3-G1Riken Raptor ZR A/S
Relative Score 61 –
Dry 64 –
Wet 65 –
Snow 53 –
Comfort 61 –
Noise 64 –
Treadwear 61 –
Handling (owners) 53 –

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Headline score
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Zeon RS3-G1

Raptor ZR A/S

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

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Zeon RS3-G1

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Strong dry and wet pavement traction
  • Low road noise levels and high ride comfort

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
  • Limited performance in heavy snow or ice
  • Potential for slight decrease in fuel economy
All owner themes in the Zeon RS3-G1 review

Tire B Raptor ZR A/S

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Cooper Zeon RS3-G1

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 is generally very positive, with owners highlighting strong wet and dry traction, quiet operation, and exceptional value for money compared to premium rivals. It is frequently considered as a budget-friendly alternative to the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 for high-performance and daily driving needs. Minor caveats noted by drivers include potential initial flatspotting, firmer ride compliance, and differences in steering feel.

r/ShopCanada ·3 upvotes ·2020-03-02

“[Canadian Tire] [Canadian Tire] Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire $109.73 Certain Sizes YMMV Deal Link Price: $109.73 Savings: 40% Expiry: March 26, 2020 Retailer: Canadian Tire Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire CLEARANCE (ON SELECT STYLES/SIZES) Copper Zeon RS3-G1 is a high-performance tire tuned for three-season and light snow conditions providing exceptional grip, handling and durability to your sports sedan or coupe. FEATURES Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire is for high performance vehicles and enthusiast drivers The tread compound and design features great grip, stability and durability Delivers great performance on dry and wet pavement 3-D Micro Gauge sipes improve the stability of tread elements providing enhanced handling in wet and dry roads Asymmetrical tread pattern provides grip and stability during cornering maneuvers and reduced tire noise Made with a silica tread compound that is specially formulated to provide maximum dry and wet traction Cooper’s trademarked visual wear indicator provides peace of mind through informing drivers how worn their tires are ... 80013.html CLEARANCE (ON SELECT STYLES/SIZES) 225/40/18 for example, $109.73 EACH Stocktrack for 225/40/18 TireRack Review ... eon+RS3-G1 Stack with the SDM Can Tire $300 for $325 GC for more savings! Happy Hunting”

corvetteforum.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by Krusty84 Yea... and in my personal opinion Cooper sucks. They are hands down the worst tires I have ever purchased. I dislike them so much I wouldn't even consider putting them on a car I was selling even if their price would save me money. 3 cars, a truck and probably the Zeon RS3-G1 All seasons on the vette....I'm very happy with them (my opinion)”

r/Mustang ·2021-08-04

“Are Cooper ZEON RS3-G1 - SIZE: 275/40R19 enough for an ecoboost? I got a flat rear tire and only changed 1 tire. I ended up with a cooper zeon RS3. The other 3 tires are fairly worn Michelin pillot sports of the same size. No one near me had the pilot sports and I needed to get this done fast as I had to go to work still. Now my car veers to the left when accelerating and to the right when I left off the pedal. Would replacing the other rear tire with the same cooper zeon solve the issue or do I need to change all 4 tires? Are the coopers good enough? The guy at ford said he'd never put a cooper on a mustang but maybe he though I had a GT?”

Top themes
#Value and pricing#Wet and dry grip#Comparison to Continental DWS06#Quiet ride and road noise#Wide size availability#Cold weather performance

Based on 26 community posts

Tire B

Riken Raptor ZR A/S

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 B · Riken Raptor ZR A/S
CategoryAll SeasonAll-Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available8—
Rim diameters17″ – 20″—
Tread depth10 - 11/32″—
UTQG500 AA A—
Treadwear warranty45,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper Zeon RS3-G1

Riken Raptor ZR A/S

Only Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
Tire B · Riken Raptor ZR A/S

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How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

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