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Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 review

Name: Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
Brand: Cooper

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 56 · 234 reviews analysed

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The Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry and wet handling while maintaining a quiet, comfortable ride. While many users praise its affordability and grip, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity, with some reporting premature wear, and mixed feedback regarding its capability in true winter conditions.

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#Value and pricing#Wet and dry grip#Comparison to Continental DWS06#Quiet ride and road noise#Wide size availability

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

56/100

From 234 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 67%

Dry

Overall dry

60.4

Corner stability

53.4

Dry traction

Steering response

53.4

Wet

Overall wet

64.4

Wet traction

63.1

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

42.4

Ice

49.2

Comfort

Overall comfort

61.2

Noise

Overall noise

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

50.1

Handling

Overall handling

52.4

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By road tests

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Treadwear

72.2

Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	10 - 11/32″
UTQG	500 AA A
Treadwear warranty	45,000 mi
Sidewall	Black Side Wall
Max pressure	50 - 51 psi

Size	Retailer
205/45 R17	Amazon
205/50 R17	Amazon
215/50 R17	Amazon
215/55 R17	Amazon
225/50 R17	Amazon
235/45 R17	Amazon
235/55 R17	Amazon
255/35 R20	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 234 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Excellent price-to-performance ratio
Strong dry and wet pavement traction
Low road noise levels and high ride comfort
Responsive handling and cornering stability

Cons

Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
Limited performance in heavy snow or ice
Potential for slight decrease in fuel economy
Occasional reports of increased noise as the tire ages

Worth knowing

Users with high-torque vehicles like the Mustang GT and Dodge Challenger report strong grip and confidence during spirited driving.
Some owners of front-wheel-drive vehicles noted significant noise increases as the tires wore down, emphasizing the need for frequent rotation.
Drivers of heavier or performance-oriented sedans occasionally reported a 1-2 MPG reduction in fuel efficiency.

1 published test appearance

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

2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18

8th of 19

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Tested Tread Life (Miles)	6th of 19

Source: Consumer Reports

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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.

challengertalk.com

“Going with a second set of wheels is really the way to do it. I run Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 all-seasons (305/35R20) during the spring, summer, and fall months, and go with Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (285/40R20) on aftermarket wheels during the winter months here in Colorado.”

2025-01-12

corvetteforum.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by mcruzen Anyone have any experience running the following tires: Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All-Season Yes, I am running 245/18 on the front and 305/19 in the rear. One of the few manufacturers that offer a 305 in ultra high performance all season. I got them last year and they have been great I do try to drive my car in the colder winter months, as long as there is no snow or salt dust on the roads. I never go to the track or drag strip, so these tires should be just fine.”

r/mazda3 ·3 upvotes

“New tires made car steering different I recently replaced my all my tires on my 2017 Mazda3. All of them are basically brand new (original owner of tires did not like it after installing it and took it off right away). However, after installing them I noticed the handling just doesn't feel as nice as before. The steering feels lighter and I feel like have to put in more input on the steering wheels. I don't know if it's the size of it (225/4OR18XL instead of the P215/45R18), brand (cooper zeon rs3-g1 ( supposed to be all season/ high performance tires)), tires aren't broken in yet, or where I got my tires installed at (Firestone). Is this normal with new tires? Read more”

2021-11-15

r/ShopCanada ·3 upvotes

“[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”

2020-03-02

bobistheoilguy.com

“Currently running 2 sets and really like them. Was a busy Sept/Oct for me as I had to buy 2 new sets of tires. Zeon RS3-G1 on the Taurus SHO. I think I'm up to about 3 or 4k on them now. FANTASTIC tire. Insane grip, wet or dry and while I can't speak for snow yet I bet they will be fine. Only downside is they seem to flatspot easily buy I remember the previous Michelins doing the same when new. Would not hesitate to buy them again. Discoverer AT3 on the F150. Same deal - I think up to 2k on them now. Great tire. Quiet and very good traction. Did have a chance to try them in the snow yesterday and they performed wonderfully. Again would not hesitate to recommend.”

2017-12-16

r/Mustang

“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?”

2021-08-04

Sentiment breakdown

Positive46%

Mixed54%

Top themes

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

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