Avon WT7
WatchThe Avon WT7 is a premium winter tire which has been performance tested in Alpine winter conditions. Available in a broad range of 13 to 16-inch sizes to fit many car types, the Avon WT7 also meets the 'severe snow' rating as shown by the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol and is T speed rated.
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2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15
11th/15
185/65 R15 • 2022
Good properties on wet roads, good properties on ice.
Weaknesses on dry roads, weak in the snow, weak in the wear test.
The AVON WT7 Snow just barely achieves a satisfactory rating in the sum of its properties. It shows slight weaknesses in the dry and clear weaknesses in the snow. In terms of wear and tear, it ends up at the end of the test field by a clear margin. It doesn't help that the AVON gets a good rating on wet and polished icy roads as well as in terms of fuel consumption.
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October 26, 2019
Hi, what's is the difference with the wt7 and wv7 Wheel rim size, rating, compound?
The WT7 is Avons more comfort bias winter tire, where as the WV7 is made the bigger wheel sizes for higher performance type cars.
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Top 3 Avon WT7 Reviews
Given 67%
while driving a
BMW 320d touring
(205/55 R16 W)
on mostly country roads
for 15,000 spirited miles
Snow tire not winter tire, they are all over the place on dry roads, but on the snow (REAR WHEEL DRIVE) they climbed up a totally covered forest road effortlessly. Any review stating these are bad tires with no feel etc etc, is right about feel but they are fantastic tires when used for what they are designed. The hundred of grooves and cuts in the tread pattern will never provide the grip of a summer tread.
But to be able to remove water and slush on a motorway in rear wheel drive at 60-70+mph, or along snow covered highland roads, whilst keeping the car balanced and predictable on snow, is a tire that gets my money time and time again!
Braking distance on snow is great too, even in a heavy car...
I was too lazy to change them for summer so I've worn out the rears fully after 15000 miles, fronts are maybe 60% gone but still enough tread and grip for cold icy roads (tested)
But to be able to remove water and slush on a motorway in rear wheel drive at 60-70+mph, or along snow covered highland roads, whilst keeping the car balanced and predictable on snow, is a tire that gets my money time and time again!
Braking distance on snow is great too, even in a heavy car...
I was too lazy to change them for summer so I've worn out the rears fully after 15000 miles, fronts are maybe 60% gone but still enough tread and grip for cold icy roads (tested)
Given 69%
while driving a
Skoda Suberb MkII
(205/55 R16 T)
on a combination of roads
for 2,000 spirited miles
Drove in winter in French Alps, heavy snow is not an issue, I was still going when Pirellis were stuck on a similar car. So far I'm not disappointed, price reflects quality, dry and wet grip is not great, but still better than most Chinese brands, snow and ice performance is great. Feedback is lousy if you compare to summer Michelins, but these are winter tires after all.
Given 41%
while driving a
Skoda Suberb MkII
(205/55 R16)
on a combination of roads
for 7,000 spirited miles
7000 miles, mix of city and motorway. No feedback from the road, unpredictable performance. I had okon retreads that were 200% better than these. They are coming off as soon as warm weather arrives. Looses grip all of a sudden in corners.