Avon ZV7 review
The Avon ZV7 is a polarizing mid-range tire that receives high praise for its initial wet and dry grip, quiet ride, and value-for-money proposition. However, a significant number of users report severe, premature structural issues, specifically cracking within the tread grooves, which often necessitates replacement long before the tread depth is exhausted.
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
70%By road tests
68.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 142 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Avon ZV7 is a polarizing mid-range tire that receives high praise for its initial wet and dry grip, quiet ride, and value-for-money proposition. However, a significant number of users report severe, premature structural issues, specifically cracking within the tread grooves, which often necessitates replacement long before the tread depth is exhausted.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry traction when new
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- High value-for-money compared to premium brands
- Strong performance as a daily touring tire
Cons
- Widespread reports of premature tread cracking and perishing
- Inconsistent and often rapid tread wear
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback
- Difficult and unhelpful manufacturer warranty/claims process
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier vehicles (e.g., Ford S-Max, Volvo V70, Mondeo) frequently report faster, uneven center-tread wear.
- Drivers of performance-oriented or modified vehicles often find the sidewalls too soft, resulting in a lack of precision during spirited driving.
- Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles generally report higher satisfaction with longevity and comfort compared to those with larger, heavier saloons.
10 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
42nd of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 28th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 50 | |
| Value | 50th of 50 | |
| Wear | 49th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 37th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 50th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 23rd of 50 |
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
23rd of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 33rd of 48 |
2021 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
13th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 12th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 14 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 11th of 14 | |
| Noise | 5th of 14 | |
| Price | 3rd of 14 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
25th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 26th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 31st of 53 |
2020 ACE Mid Range Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
25th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 33rd of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 45 |
2018 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
14th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 19th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 18th of 20 | |
| Price | 15th of 20 | |
| Wear | 18th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 19th of 20 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
16th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|