89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Avon AX7 vs Cooper WeatherMaster ST3 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Avon AX7 — better wet, snow and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
AX7 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | AX7 | WeatherMaster ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AX7 leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | AX7 | WeatherMaster ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AX7 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | AX7 | WeatherMaster ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AX7 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | AX7 | WeatherMaster ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AX7 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | AX7 | WeatherMaster ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AX7 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | AX7 | WeatherMaster ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon AX7 | Cooper WeatherMaster ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 66 |
| Dry | 93 | 78 |
| Wet | 87 | 55 |
| Snow | 89 | 60 |
| Comfort | 91 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 70 |
| Handling | 85 | 75 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Avon AX7 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-terrain tire that excels in balancing on-road comfort with capable off-road performance. Users consistently praise its quiet ride and impressive durability, making it a popular choice for daily drivers and rural commuters who encounter mixed terrain.
Pros
- Excellent on-road comfort and low noise levels for an all-terrain tire
- Strong value proposition with competitive pricing
- Reliable traction on dry, gravel, and mud surfaces
- Good tread longevity under high-mileage usage
Cons
- Increased susceptibility to aquaplaning in heavy rain
- Softer sidewalls can lead to body roll during spirited cornering
- Occasional reports of increased noise in cold weather conditions
Observations
- Owners of SUVs like the VW Touareg and Kia Sportage reported significant improvements in ride comfort compared to previous road-biased tires.
- Drivers noted that the softer sidewall construction benefits comfort but may require higher tire pressures to maintain stability during aggressive driving.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon AX7 | B · Cooper WeatherMaster ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Touring Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Avon
66
/ 100
Cooper
Winner: Avon AX7 — better wet, snow and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Avon AX7 scores 87 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Avon AX7 scores 89 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Avon AX7 scores 91 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Avon AX7 scores 89 vs 70 on treadwear.
Tire A · Avon AX7
Tire B · Cooper WeatherMaster ST3
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.