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Avon AS7 Gen 2

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The Avon AS7 Gen 2 is an all-season touring tire with well-regarded dry grip. Owner experiences of wet grip and tread life are mixed, while some have concerns about ice grip and road noise.

The quick answer

Owners say 66% from 7 owner reviews 40% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 16th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P23 of 32 · 2021 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Wet Snow, Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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

  • 7owner reviews
  • 58,000miles driven
  • 2professional tests
Avon AS7 Gen 2 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Avon AS7 Gen 2

7.7/10

Better than 47% of all-season tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 7 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2021 48% 87%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 66% 38% 13%
Combined 47% 7.7

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 all-season tires 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 61% 30% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 57% 24% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 16% 22% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 13% –
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 8% 7% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 84% 5% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

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

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 67% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 34% 1
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 15% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 89% of the test figure. The other 11% 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

  1. 2021 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P23 / 32
  2. 2021 2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P8 / 9
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Avon AS7 Gen 2 averages a finish of 16th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
16th Average
8th Best
23rd Worst
YearTestResultAward
20212021 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P23 / 32
20212021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire TestTire Reviews · 205/55 R16P8 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Avon AS7 Gen 2 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Avon AS7 Gen 2 stops 3.8% longer than premium rivals, 2% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 61/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the wet from 7 reviews.
How good is the Avon AS7 Gen 2 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Avon AS7 Gen 2 stops 0.8% longer than premium rivals, 2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 57/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the dry from 7 reviews.
How good is the Avon AS7 Gen 2 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Avon AS7 Gen 2 stops 2.4% longer than premium rivals, 1.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 32.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 15.5% worse than premium rivals, 11.9% worse than mid-range rivals and 38.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 16/100, and owners rate it 6/10 in the snow from 7 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Avon AS7 Gen 2?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Avon AS7 Gen 2's rolling resistance is 19.2% higher than premium rivals, 13.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 7.8% higher than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Avon AS7 Gen 2?
Across 7 owner ratings the Avon AS7 Gen 2 averages 66%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 5. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 57% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Avon AS7 Gen 2 (3)
How comfortable and quiet are the Avon AS7 Gen 2?
Owners rate the Avon AS7 Gen 2 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Avon AS7 Gen 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Avon AS7 Gen 2 6.6 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Avon AS7 Gen 2 again?
40% of owners say they would buy the Avon AS7 Gen 2 again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 20% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Avon AS7 Gen 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 7 reviews

Drivers of the Avon AS7 Gen 2 generally report strong grip and braking, especially in wet conditions, with several higher-scoring reviews also praising overall all-round capability. A couple of users note good mileage/wear so far, but experiences are mixed across the set. The most consistent drawbacks are increased road noise on certain surfaces and weaker confidence on milder damp roads and winter conditions (ice/light snow) for a noticeable minority of reviewers.

What owners mention most counted across 7 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 66%
  • Dry Grip 87%
  • Wet Grip 86%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Handling 69%
  • Wear 66%
  • Road Feedback 61%
  • Snow Grip 60%
  • Ice Grip 50%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 78%

“Late mid update, AS7has been a decent all round tire for my Forester, wearing very well, minimal tire pressure adjustments, a negative is they can be noisy on some surfaces, but work well on the Forester on dry and wet...”

  • Subaru 2010 Forester Diesel
  • 25,000 miles
Read full review → 1,001 found this helpful
Most critical 41%

“Changed 4 tires and all of them had suspicious small verical bulges (not the tire connection notch) The tire technician said it is normal... Already 200 miles they are still ok just little steering well vibrations over...”

  • Peugeot Traveller 2019 model
  • 200 miles
Read full review → 1,205 found this helpful
Longest term 88%

“I fitted a full set fitted to my winter car (peugeot 207 1.6 hdi) which I use for commuting via the best roads in Wales to work and back each week (115 miles each way via A roads, by roads, twisty roads, wet roads &...”

  • Peugeot 207 1.6hdi 9Sport)
  • 17,000 miles
Read full review → 816 found this helpful

All 7 Avon AS7 Gen 2 reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
92%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • 225/50 R17
  • 5,000 miles

Was really satisfied how they preformed, but after three years I noticed the tire walls had slight cracks, still driving on them with caution, so not sure if I'll buy them again

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
Helpful 45
78%
Member
Late mid update, AS7has been a decent all round tire for my Forester, wearing very well, minimal tire pressure adjustments, a negative is they can be noisy on some surfaces, but work well on the Forester on dry and wet surfaces.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 1,001
88%
Member
I fitted a full set fitted to my winter car (peugeot 207 1.6 hdi) which I use for commuting via the best roads in Wales to work and back each week (115 miles each way via A roads, by roads, twisty roads, wet roads & muddy roads).
The tires do make the car feel slightly more 'floaty' in the bends but other than that they are awesome tires and refuse to let go. I've hammered the hell out of these tires, the rears still look like they were fitted yesterday and the fronts are just on the verge of needing to be changed (12 months & 17k miles).
All in all, very impressive and surprised I managed to get the mileage on the the fronts given they are softer than summer tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 816

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41%
Member
Changed 4 tires and all of them had suspicious small verical bulges (not the tire connection notch) The tire technician said it is normal... Already 200 miles they are still ok just little steering well vibrations over 65 miles
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,205
51%
Member
Had these fitted in July 2022 on a deal (still not worth it). When new, better than budget tires in the wet, competent enough for some spirited driving along country road (which is most of my journeys). Currently along some muddy and icy lanes as well as town driving. Will grip enough under heavy braking. That's where the good bits end. These tires lasted 6-7 months and now they're on the markers. To add insult to injury my fuel economy has dropped 5mpg since having them fitted. These last few weeks they have been bordering on dangerous, spinning up even in the slightest bit of damp, never had a tire let go like that with a bit of tread left on it. Suffice to say they were pretty ropey in the recent icy conditions. Avoid at all costs.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
  • Ice Grip 2
Helpful 927
48%
Member
Having previously switched to winter tires but with the season getting milder, this year I went for these all season offerings from Avon. Truly disappointed. OK on dry roads regardless of temp & excellent in proper wet, otherwise rubbish. Milder damp roads they're truly terrible, with little effort it's easy to get the car out of shape, same can be said for the ice & light snow I've experienced. Suspect my summers would perform just as well, if not better...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 3
Helpful 957
82%
Member
these replaced a set of Toyo Proxes CF2, Early days but so far found an improvement with good grip and braking in the dry and especially the wet, they do appear a little noisy on rougher tarmac compared to the Toyo, and despite the review test my MPG has improved since fitting, I will update when i have some more miles and the weather cools
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 7
Helpful 1,006
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