Avon ZV7 - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

17th

Average Position

8th

Best Result

42nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 13 summer tests, the Avon ZV7 performs below class average with persistent deficits in braking, handling, wear, and efficiency, leading to a low average overall position (17.2) and multiple bottom-tier finishes. Wet safety is mixed: while outright wet braking is often mid-pack to weak, the tyre shows occasional competence in aquaplaning resistance and acceptable wet handling times in certain sizes. Noise comfort is sometimes competitive.
Key weaknesses are pronounced in wear/abrasion, value/price metrics, and dry performance, where the ZV7 regularly trails leading competitors by notable margins. Awards and placements seldom exceed mid-table, with several bottom-three results in comprehensive tests, indicating limited competitiveness versus newer mid-range and premium rivals.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (+3.1% from best)
• 10/50 straight aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16 (+5% from best)
Noise/Comfort Minor
• 4/14 noise in 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP test (+1.9% from best)
• 13/20 noise in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (+2.4% from best)
Relative Value vs premium in UHP size (purchase price only) Minor
• 3/13 price in 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP test (67.2, +45.4% from best lower price rank)

Performance Weaknesses

Wear and Abrasion Strong
• 49/50 wear (24,000 km, +66.4% from best) and 50/50 abrasion (126 mg/km/t, +262.1%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
• 16/20 wear in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (+30.5% from best)
Dry Braking and Handling Strong
• 13/14 dry braking (+11.3%) and 13/14 dry handling (+3.9%) in 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP
• 28/50 dry braking (+9.7%) in 2023 ADAC; 31/53 dry braking (+11.1%) in 2021 AB braking test
Wet Braking and Wet Handling Consistency Strong
• 9/14 wet braking (+17.8%) and 12/14 wet handling (+2.7%) in 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP
• 33/45 wet braking (+23%) in 2019 AB shootout; 26/53 wet braking (+15.9%) in 2021 AB braking test; 17/20 wet braking (+14.7%) in 2017 Auto Bild
Rolling Resistance/Fuel Economy Moderate
• 19/20 rolling resistance (+42.1%) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
• Fuel consumption 28/50 (+5.5% from best) in 2023 ADAC
Value/Price Metrics (test-calculated value) Strong
• 50/50 value (+264.1% from best) and high price rank 35/50 in 2023 ADAC
• 18/20 value (+76.7% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
Overall Competitiveness/Awards Strong
• 42/50 overall in 2023 ADAC; 9/9 in 2020 ACE mid-range; 10/14 in 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP; 10/10 in 2018 Auto Express
• Average overall position 17.2 across 13 tests; few top-10 finishes and multiple bottom-tier results