Only had me ZX7 since Christmas Eve 2022 but I was presently surprised after me old 10year Conti were done for,Not mileage Or wear and tear but by date.
Avon at almost a 50% saving I could believe the exceptional children comfort Or was it old tyre fatigue? Not at all I recall the Conti New don't have the comfort of AVON ZX7s.
On the wet they are so good It almost makes you to assured cornering at speed.
I hope to update in time as the Mileage increases.
275/55 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 275/55 R17 tyre size: 5 owner reviews covering 30,016 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 5owner reviews
- 30,016 milescovered on them
- 66tyres made in this size
275/55 R17 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 275/55 R17 rather than a range across a model. 33 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 109 (up to 1,030 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h). 7 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
13 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Continental Premium Contact 6 Summer 9.1
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Winter 8.9
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
- Michelin Latitude Sport 3 Summer 8.5
- Continental UltraContact Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
B Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 4 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
- Continental UltraContact Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Joyroad Grand Tourer Ht Summer
70dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 275/55 R17 tyres are labelled at 70 dB external noise:
- Continental UltraContact Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 All Season 8.2
- Kumho Solus HA31 All Season 8.1
- Avon ZX7 Summer 7.3
- Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport Summer 7.2
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
What does 275/55 R17 mean?
A 275/55 R17 tyre is 275 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (151 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 734 mm.
| Section width | 275 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 151 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 734 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,307 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 433 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 698 |
Also written as
275/55R17 275/55 ZR17 275-55-17 275 55 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 275/55 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Every tyre reviewed in 275/55 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 3 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon ZX7 | Summer | 86% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 66 tyres are made in 275/55 R17. Browse every 275/55 R17 tyre →
What drivers say about their 275/55 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
VERY GOOD TYRES FOR MY ML.
GRIP IS WELL IN DRY ,NOISE LEVEL LOW,WET GRIP CONTROL IS VERY GOOD.VERY COMFORTABLE ON MY ML.
WILL BUY THE SAME AGAIN.
THANKS TO AVON TYRES.
GRIP IS WELL IN DRY ,NOISE LEVEL LOW,WET GRIP CONTROL IS VERY GOOD.VERY COMFORTABLE ON MY ML.
WILL BUY THE SAME AGAIN.
THANKS TO AVON TYRES.
I put these on my ML350 over a year ago and have done 16K and these tyres have hardly worn, are very quiet and inspire confidence! The best tyres I've ever had by far!!!
Great in the dry - not good in the wet - hopeless in the snow. Even from new any standing water made the traction light flash. Maybe the wider profile (275) was partly to blame. Would not buy again.
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