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Avon ZV7

Premium Touring Summer Tested by Tyre Reviews

Replaces the Avon ZV5

The Avon ZV7 is a summer premium-touring tyre that many drivers like for its quiet, comfortable ride and reassuring everyday grip, especially considering its mid-range price. In real-world use it can feel stable and predictable when new, with plenty of praise for wet-weather confidence. However, independent testing consistently places it below class averages for braking, handling and efficiency, and longer-term ownership feedback frequently raises durability concerns.

The quick answer

Owners say 69% from 147 owner reviews 47% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 17th average finish across 13 independent tests Latest: P42 of 50 · 2023 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 147owner reviews
  • 957,254miles driven
  • 13professional tests
Avon ZV7 6 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Avon ZV7

6.8/10

Better than 41% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 7 tests
  • 147 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests7 tests · 3 publications · 2017-2023 42% 88%
Owner reviews147 owner reviews · rated 69% 34% 12%
Combined 41% 6.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 59% 44% 7
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 41% 40% 7
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 7% 9% 4
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 29% 7% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 51% 7
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 34% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2023 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P42 / 50
  2. 2023 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P23 / 50
  3. 2021 2021 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P9 / 10 Placing only
  4. 2021 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/40 R18 P10 / 14
  5. 2021 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P25 / 53
  6. 2020 2020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tyre Test ACE · 215/55 R17 P9 / 9 Placing only
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  1. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P25 / 53
  2. 2018 2018 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P10 / 10 Placing only
  3. 2018 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P14 / 20
  4. 2018 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P16 / 51 Placing only
  5. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P15 / 20
  6. 2017 2017 AZ Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 215/55 R17 P8 / 10 Placing only
  7. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P17 / 51 Placing only
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Tested 13 times by independent publications, the Avon ZV7 averages a finish of 17th.

13 Tests
0 Test Wins
17th Average
8th Best
42nd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20172023

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test P42 of 50

Weak: Wear, Value, Abrasion Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

YearTestResultAward
20232023 ADAC Summer Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16P42 / 50
20232023 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P23 / 50
20212021 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P9 / 10
20212021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/40 R18P10 / 14Tested by Tyre Reviews
20212021 53 Summer Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P25 / 53
20202020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tyre TestACE · 215/55 R17P9 / 9
20192019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P25 / 53
20182018 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P10 / 10
20182018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P14 / 20
20182018 AutoBild Summer Tyre OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P16 / 51
20172017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P15 / 20
20172017 AZ Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 215/55 R17P8 / 10
20172017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P17 / 51

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Running Costs
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In 195/65 R15, the Avon ZV7 is projected to cost €20.04 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €802 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test.

Bridgestone Turanza T005€11.33
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125€14.30
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun€16.51
Avon ZV7€20.04
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2018 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range58 sizes available

185-265Width30-65Profile15-19Rim82-104 V-YLoad/Speed Index2018First On Market

EU LabelAcross 58 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-71dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17205/55 R16215/55 R16235/45 R17225/45 R18225/40 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Avon ZV7 in the wet?
Across the 7 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Avon ZV7 stops 7.2% longer than premium rivals, 1.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 6.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 59/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the wet from 147 reviews.
How good is the Avon ZV7 in the dry?
Across the 7 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Avon ZV7 stops 5.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 41/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 147 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Avon ZV7?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Avon ZV7's rolling resistance is 5.5% higher than premium rivals, 5.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 19.3% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Avon ZV7 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Avon ZV7 is expected to last around 16,092 miles (25,897 km).
What do owners say about the Avon ZV7?
Across 147 owner ratings the Avon ZV7 averages 69%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 39 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 52% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Avon ZV7 (10)
How much does the Avon ZV7 cost to run?
In 195/65 R15, the Avon ZV7 is projected to cost €20.04 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €802 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Bridgestone Turanza T005, at €11.33.
What is the Avon ZV7's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Avon ZV7 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Avon ZV7?
Owners rate the Avon ZV7 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 141 reviews.
How well do the Avon ZV7 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Avon ZV7 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 141 reviews. 39 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Avon ZV7 again?
47% of owners say they would buy the Avon ZV7 again, based on the 135 owner reviews that answered the question. 27% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Avon ZV7's tread life?
Of the 141 owner reviews analysed for the Avon ZV7, 67 mention tread life: 22 praise it (long-lasting) and 45 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "only managed to do three thousand miles before wearing out in the middle". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Avon ZV7's wet grip?
Of the 141 owner reviews analysed for the Avon ZV7, 56 mention wet grip: 47 praise it (confident wet grip) and 9 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Love their grip on wet and dry and give a stable cornering experience". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Avon ZV7's dry grip?
Of the 141 owner reviews analysed for the Avon ZV7, 55 mention dry grip: 53 praise it (strong dry grip) and 2 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Love their grip on wet and dry and give a stable cornering experience". Read those reviews
What does the Avon ZV7 replace?
The Avon ZV7 is the successor to the Avon ZV5 in Avon's range.
What sizes does the Avon ZV7 come in?
The Avon ZV7 is available in 80 sizes, ranging from 185-265/30-65 R15-19.
Owner Questions (7)
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Are these suitable for an Electric vehicle?
June 17, 2025
While they are not specifically designed for an EV, providing you can provide the correct size and load rating you are fine to fit them. You might notice a drop in range and higher wear if you're coming from an EV specific product.
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What is the maximum and minimum PSI for AVON 225/50/17. 98XL , ZV7 , front and rear. Please .
Thank you
December 31, 2023
maximum will be on the sidewall, usually something around 50psi. Minimum is not something given, but less than 20psi without bead lock would be risky.
Did The ZV7 replace The ZZ5 as well as The ZV5 ?
July 22, 2022
At time of writing there is no news on a ZZ5 replacement. The V version of the tyre was usually more comfort bias, so there might be a ZZ7 in the future!
I am considering the purchase of the ZV7 tyre but am worried by reports of tyre cracks. Do these tyres have a fault resulting in cracks ?
June 10, 2022
I've not seen any unusual reports from media or reports from the manufacturer about an ongoing issue with cracking.
Would the Avon ZV7 fitted to my Volvo V70 2009, be ok as I tow a caravan. Within the specification it states for passenger cars.
June 7, 2019
Yes, as long as you're within the specified load rating.
Could you let me know ZV7 tyres are unidirectional please? I have purchased a pair of 225/40/R18 for my VW Golf online, I request a pair suitable for my front axle… Show more Could you let me know ZV7 tyres are unidirectional please? I have purchased a pair of 225/40/R18 for my VW Golf online, I request a pair suitable for my front axle, nearside and offside front, however they have arrived today and appear to for one side only, ie inline. I would be grateful for your advice. Show less
May 3, 2017
The Avon ZV7 is asymmetric, which means it can run in any direction. The tyre must be mounted correctly on the wheel, but it can go either side of the car, even if the tread pattern does look slightly different side to side.
Hi, when did the Avon ZV7 replace the ZV5?

thanks
September 6, 2016
The Avon ZV7 was launched in April 2016

Avon ZV7 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 139 reviews

Driver feedback on the Avon ZV7 is split: many owners praise it as a great-value mid-range tyre with strong dry and wet grip, low noise and good ride comfort. However, a large portion of reviews report premature cracking/perishing in the tread grooves (often with plenty of tread left), alongside uneven centre wear and shorter-than-expected life. Overall, the Avon ZV7 is often liked for how it drives when new, but is frequently rejected due to durability and wear-pattern concerns.

What owners mention most counted across 141 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 147 ratings

  • Owner score 69%
  • Dry Grip 81%
  • Comfort 76%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Road Feedback 71%
  • Handling 71%
  • Wear 55%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 60%

“Very disappointed with these, good dry grip (most tyres do, don’t they?) and good ish wet grip for the first few k miles. Lasted 9k on the front of an A1 tdi, wore out in the centre section of the tyre indicating...”

  • Audi A1
  • 9,000 miles
Read full review → 982 found this helpful
Most critical 10%

“Not often I submit any reviews but if you are tempted to go with Avon tyres just dont. I was initially pleased with them on my Ford Focus and stupidly recommended them for my daughter in laws Vauxhall Astra. They looked...”

  • Vauxhall Astra
  • 100 miles
Read full review → 823 found this helpful
Longest term 40%

“Got ZV7s on the rear in summer 2020 and not even a year later a tyre shop advised that they started cracking and should monitor them. Contacted Avon for warranty and they didn't really want to say anything unless I...”

  • Lexus IS250 RWD
  • 30,000 miles
Read full review → 797 found this helpful

All 141 Avon ZV7 reviews

Score spread across 133 written reviews
70%
Member
End of Life
  • 225/45 R17
  • 5,000 miles

These tyres cracked around the tread so badly that I had to scrap them after 5000 miles.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 0
  1. Initial Impressions 2,000 miles
    I've just purchased a Toyota Corolla hybrid with Avon ZV7's fitted to the front wheels. They are dated 2720 and have only covered about 2000 miles but they are already cracking between the treads. I think i will replace them soon even though they still have 7.5mm of tread remaining. Most disappointing for such an old and well respected brand.
61%
Herts Clarets
Initial Impressions

I put a pair of these tyres on the rear of a Mercedes C220d. I didn't record the mileage but checked my MOT mileage 2 months after fitting and showed 55k. 14 months later, current mileage is 64k and just had an advisory on the MOT to change as they are down to 2mm across the centre. My driving is a 7 mile commute to work mixed with some motorway driving. I have tyre pressure monitoring and the recorded pressure is as advised by MB so not over inflated. Really disappointed with these tyres and will not buy again.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 8
23%
Member
Initial Impressions

Without doubt these are the worst tyres I have ever purchased. Not on the car that long and they have literally dry rotted and split to the point of dangerous.
Had them removed and the tyre garage said they'd not seen rot like it. The tyres still had 6mm tread on them.
Avon tyres weren't interested when I contacted them

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 16

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46%
Bunsofsteeeel
Initial Impressions

These tyres only managed to do three thousand miles before wearing out in the middle which luckily I spotted, I thought I must of been running to much pressure but after reading more reviews on here it seems it’s a common issue with these tyres, Avon are owned by Goodyear as well pretty disappointing experience definitely a make to avoid.

Avon ZV7 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 22
69%
Craigy88
Initial Impressions
I have done around 13,000miles on these Avon's and have noticed some minor cracking around the sidewalls, so much so that the MOT test came back with one being minor perished/cracking. I won't buy these again and go for a better brand, for the price though they do handle well in most weathers.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 38
37%
Member
Initial Impressions
A cheap tyre , for a reason. Super short life. Starting cracking all over tread pattern after a year. Pot holes damage this tyre very easily. Now done 6000 miles. They are ready to go in the bin. But cheap, buy twice. Buy a quality tyre like Continental. Superior in every single way.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 79
57%
Member
Initial Impressions
Similarly to a number of reviewers, these tyres have been absolutely fine on road, however are now cracking along the shoulders despite being regularly driven for around 2 years and 20000 miles. The treat wear is fantastic, 20k mostly motorway miles have been faultless, however they're now showing real aging issues. Likely will be replaced before the MOT this year to avoid a fail.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 123
17%
Member
Absolutely awful tyre. I don’t drive fast but even so, these tyres give little confidence.
The cracking and dry rot in these tyres is insane. Only done 4k miles on them and they are rotting away rapidly. Supplier doesn’t want to know. Will never buy an Avon tyre again
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 403
60%
Member
  • Audi A1
  • 225/45 R17
  • 9,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Very disappointed with these, good dry grip (most tyres do, don’t they?) and good ish wet grip for the first few k miles. Lasted 9k on the front of an A1 tdi, wore out in the centre section of the tyre indicating overinflation-which it wasn’t, bizarre shape to the tyre when removed to be replaced-just doesn’t hold its shape across (what's left of the) tread, reminds me of their racing tyres when off of the rims, have they applied racing tyre tech to their road tyres?? Well, if so, it doesn’t work.
Avon ZV7 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 982
66%
Member
  • Skoda Yeti
  • 225/50 R17
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Had Avon ZV7 fitted all round on my Skoda Yeti. All four have cracked in the bottom of the treads and on the shoulders although thy have plenty of tread left.
These tyres have not done a high mileage and are not that old, so I certainly won't be buying Avon in future.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 953
40%
Member
Replaced Dunlop BlueResponse with these, the sidewalls are way too soft. They grip well but you feel the car moving around on the tread. I can't wait until they are worn out so I can replace them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 895
55%
Member
Ridiculous wear rate on my ford smax.
Quickest wearing tyres I've ever bought.
Handling and grip is good when they are fresh but rapidly drops off. Wet grip is non existent. With half life tyres atm
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,070
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