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Avon ZV7 Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2017 to 2023 5 publications

Tested 13 times by independent publications, the Avon ZV7 averages a finish of 17th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 42% of the field across 7 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 38% across 7 tests.

  • 13Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 17thAverage finish
  • 30%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Avon ZV7

13 tests, 2017 to 2023

0%50%100%201720182019202020212023Average 30%2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout (2017): P17 of 51, Beat 62% of the field2017 AZ Summer Tyre Test (2017): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (2017): P15 of 20, Beat 21% of the field2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview (2018): P16 of 51, Beat 67% of the field2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (2018): P14 of 20, Beat 32% of the field2018 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (2018): P10 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (2019): P25 of 53, Beat 45% of the field2020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tyre Test (2020): P9 of 9, Beat 0% of the field2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test (2021): P25 of 53, Beat 54% of the field2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021): P10 of 14, Beat 8% of the field2021 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (2021): P9 of 10, Beat 11% of the field2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2023): P23 of 50, Beat 53% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2023): P42 of 50, Beat 16% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 30%
The latest test

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test P42 of 50

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

Record by discipline

Where the Avon ZV7 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 7 P20.4 of 35.7 38% -
Dry Handling 3 P15 of 18 17% -
Wet
Wet Braking Strong 7 P19 of 35.7 42% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P21 of 50 59% -
Wet Handling 3 P13.3 of 18 26% -
Straight Aqua 3 P8.3 of 28 61% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P20.5 of 32 32% -
Comfort
Noise 3 P18.7 of 28 45% -
Tyre Weight 1 P47 of 50 6% -
Value
Wear 3 P25 of 30 25% -
Value 2 P34 of 35 5% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P12.5 of 17 33% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P28 of 50 45% -
Abrasion 1 P50 of 50 0% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Avon ZV7. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Cooper Zeon CS8 8 shared: 6 ahead, 2 behind 8 6 2 - 75%
Continental Premium Contact 6 8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind 8 0 8 - 0%
Maxxis Premitra HP5 7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind 7 2 5 - 29%
Firestone RoadHawk 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 7 1 6 - 14%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Falken Azenis FK510 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Fulda SportControl 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
BFGoodrich gGrip 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Nokian zLine 4 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 4 1 2 1 33%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Toyo Proxes Sport 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
GT Radial Champiro FE1 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Gislaved Ultra Speed 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Avon ZV5 Predecessor 3 0 32nd 35%
Avon ZV7 This tyre 13 0 17th 30%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 13 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.

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 in 1 of 6 tests
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 3/13 price in 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP test (67.2, +45.4% from best lower price rank)
  • Road noise Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wear and Abrasion Strong
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Rolling resistance Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Avon ZV7 (6 tests) and 141 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Road noise strength in 2 of 6 tests 34 praise, 9 criticise of 141 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 6 tests 22 praise, 4 criticise of 141 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 1 of 6 tests 21 praise, 4 criticise of 141 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Dry handling weakness in 2 of 6 tests 17 praise, 7 criticise of 141 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Tread life no test mentions it 22 praise, 45 criticise of 141 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip no test mentions it 47 praise, 9 criticise of 141 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip no test mentions it 53 praise, 2 criticise of 141 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Puncture resistance no test mentions it 0 praise, 25 criticise of 141 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 13

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2023 2 tests
P42 of 50 Beat 16% of the field

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 205/55 R16

WeakWearValueAbrasion WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 3 tests
P9 of 10 Beat 11% of the field

2021 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

Avon is closing in on its rivals with the ZV7, but there's still a way to go!

WinnerHankook Ventus S1 evo 3

P10 of 14 Beat 8% of the field

2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test

Tyre Reviews 225/40 R18 Tested by Tyre Reviews

The Avon ZV7 is a well priced tyre with low noise levels, however it couldn't match the group in the grip tests.

WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingStraight Aqua WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4

2020 1 test
2019 1 test
2018 3 tests
2017 3 tests

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