Avon WT7 review
The Avon WT7 is widely regarded as a specialized winter tire that excels in deep snow and slush but struggles significantly with dry-road handling and steering feedback. While users praise its impressive traction in severe winter conditions, the lack of road feel and unpredictable grip in milder temperatures make it a polarizing choice for daily driving.
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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.
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The Avon WT7 is widely regarded as a specialized winter tire that excels in deep snow and slush but struggles significantly with dry-road handling and steering feedback. While users praise its impressive traction in severe winter conditions, the lack of road feel and unpredictable grip in milder temperatures make it a polarizing choice for daily driving.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and climbing ability in deep snow
- Effective evacuation of slush and water at highway speeds
- Competitive performance in severe winter conditions compared to premium alternatives
- Affordable price point relative to performance
Cons
- Poor steering feedback and lack of road feel
- Unpredictable grip levels during cornering
- Mediocre performance on dry and wet pavement
- Rapid degradation of handling characteristics in warmer temperatures
Worth knowing
- Rear-wheel drive vehicle owners reported high satisfaction with the tire's ability to maintain traction on snow-covered forest roads.
- Users noted that the tire's performance is highly dependent on ambient temperature, with handling becoming unstable as weather warms.
1 published test appearance
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2022 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
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