64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
28 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Avon ZV3 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5 — Compared (September 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
85/100
101 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Vredestein Sportrac 5 — better treadwear, wet 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)
Sportrac 5 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ZV3 | Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sportrac 5 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | ZV3 | Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 85 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Sportrac 5 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | ZV3 | Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 84 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ZV3 | Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 26 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Sportrac 5 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | ZV3 | Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Sportrac 5 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | ZV3 | Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 83 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon ZV3 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 84 |
| Dry | 72 | 78 |
| Wet | 63 | 86 |
| Comfort | 66 | 84 |
| Noise | – | 26 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 86 |
| Handling | 66 | 83 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Avon ZV3 is a polarizing mid-range tire that receives mixed reviews regarding its performance and longevity. While many users praise its wet-weather traction and resistance to aquaplaning, a significant portion of the user base reports disappointing tread life and inconsistent handling characteristics, leading to a consensus that it often fails to outperform cheaper budget alternatives.
Pros
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain
- Competitive dry-weather grip for spirited road driving
- Generally quiet and comfortable at motorway speeds
- Predictable feedback when pushed to the limit
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear, particularly on the shoulders
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance reported by some users
- High road noise levels noted by several drivers
- Poor value proposition compared to lower-cost budget tires
Observations
- Users with rear-wheel-drive vehicles frequently reported accelerated shoulder wear and traction issues.
- Owners of heavier estate vehicles noted that the tire's longevity was significantly lower than expected for daily commuting.
- Performance on lighter, front-wheel-drive hatchbacks was described as inconsistent, with some users experiencing unexpected understeer.
The Vredestein Sportrac 5 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile summer tire that excels in dry and wet grip, comfort, and longevity. While the majority of users praise its balanced performance and responsiveness, a minority of enthusiasts find the sidewalls too soft for spirited driving, leading to vague steering feedback and a lack of precision in performance-oriented applications.
Pros
- Excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions
- High tread life and durability
- Strong value proposition compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Effective braking performance
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feel and lack of precision
- Increased road noise as the tire ages and rubber hardens
- Some reports of poor performance in deep standing water (aquaplaning)
- Not suitable for dedicated track or aggressive sports driving
Observations
- Drivers of small, lightweight vehicles occasionally report issues with understeer and a lack of steering feedback.
- Users with heavier vehicles or those driving in high-temperature climates (e.g., Dubai, India) report impressive longevity and consistent performance over high mileage.
- Some owners of performance-oriented cars note that the tire's soft construction compromises the vehicle's handling characteristics.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon ZV3 | B · Vredestein Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Avon
84
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Vredestein Sportrac 5 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Sportrac 5 scores 86 vs 58 on treadwear.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Sportrac 5 scores 86 vs 63 on wet.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Sportrac 5 scores 84 vs 66 on comfort.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Sportrac 5 scores 83 vs 66 on handling.
Tire A · Avon ZV3
Tire B · Vredestein Sportrac 5
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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.