205/45 R16 Tires

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.

The best wet handling tire I have ever used.
I was using toyo proxes but changed to the pilot sports 3.
Only downside is the price but it’s so much worth it if your are an enthusiast.
These tires are resistant to aqua planning, seems like they come alive in the wet.
Definitely will buy again.

I almost sent these back after i ordered them because of the reviews on this page.
I am glad i didn't.
Most people compare these with specially built track tires. But they are not track tires !
They can handle some abuse or maybe practice sessions but track is not their main purpose.
For spirited driving these tires are awesome!
Very good grip, very predictable. Neutral behavior on my perfectly set from factory FWD Honda Prelude. Don't need warming up in normal or hot temperatures. Unlike semi slicks they are just ready to go . I don't care about lap times anyway because i was choosing these for having fun on mountain roads , driving at 70 % of car's limit.
In another league compared with used Turanza and other summer tires i had before.
Also they are known for good wear compared to most tires of this type.
For street use and spirited driving these tires are all i need. Also cheap for UHP tires.
I hope i will test them on track this year against my Re71Rs . I don't expect miracles but i am sure they will be better than most summer tires available. I will write another review if there is the case.

Extremely quiet, comfortable to drive, the feel is much better than on previous tires, maneuverability and safety at higher speeds, the rest is yet to come....

Initial impression was in the greasy cold (~0°C) and not overly bad, definitely daily driveable if you're sensible.
Track use was moderate but good, be it dry, damp or gravel (you can get out of a trap or drive a flat road without washing away easily).
Wet grip is fine, as in pure chinesium dry handling fine. You'll get there, you can slide it if you want, it'll be slow.
Feels very progressive, but definitely needs some slip to be quick. Feels somewhat understeery and loaded feedback is great, very suitable for mountain roads and bumpy tracks.
Slides are very enjoyable, transitioning between grip and sliding smoothly, confidence inspiring.
Noise is absurdly loud and vibrations are harsh, I had people wonder if a bearing blew out but that's to be expected. Once did 900 km of highway and by hour 5 when I stopped, the combination of the loud tires and very loud wind noise in the car literally deafened me for a good 15 minutes (~60% wind noise).
Rolling resistance is high, averaging a good 1-1.5 extra L/100 km fuel consumption on both regular gas and E85 as well as a noticeably reduced top speed.
Front set is barely used, while rear had to be replaced at ~12K km despite not seeing much abuse, so be careful about weight and balance for maintenance (power is not the issue on this car).
Grip levels didn't noticeably change thoughout, except once where they felt noticeably slower but I suspect a bad previous heat cycle when I lent it, as it came back to normal after 2-3 proper cycles. Haven't used it in full wet conditions past half-life though.

Available in a good range of sizes, definitely recommend it as a cheap fun tire, or if a high speed index is needed for inspection on older cars.