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Avon 3D Ultra review

The Avon 3D Ultra receives highly polarized feedback, with users reporting vastly different experiences regarding grip and compound durability. While some riders praise the tire for its predictable handling and excellent performance during spirited riding, others report significant issues with the rubber hardening and losing traction almost immediately.

Relative score
37/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
42/100
2 reviews
Avon 3D Ultra
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

42%
Would buy again 55%
Dry
Overall dry
55%
Dry traction
55%
Steering response
50%
Wet
Overall wet
10%
Wet traction
10%
Comfort
Overall comfort
60%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
60%
Handling
Overall handling
5%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Avon 3D Ultra receives highly polarized feedback, with users reporting vastly different experiences regarding grip and compound durability. While some riders praise the tire for its predictable handling and excellent performance during spirited riding, others report significant issues with the rubber hardening and losing traction almost immediately.

Pros

  • Predictable and stable handling during spirited riding
  • High levels of grip when operating within the intended temperature range
  • Comfortable ride quality and smooth turn-in characteristics

Cons

  • Reports of the rubber compound hardening and becoming 'shiny' prematurely
  • Inconsistent grip performance leading to safety concerns
  • Potential for rapid degradation in specific use cases

Worth knowing

  • Performance appears highly sensitive to riding style and surface conditions, leading to conflicting reports on thermal management.
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