Replacing the ZT5 passenger car tire, the all-new ZT7 has been developed to provide both a quieter and more economical driving experience while retaining sporty handling characteristics.
Avon's noise damping ‘fins', located in the tire's tread, are responsible for reducing airborne noise from contact with the road and make this Avon's quietest tire yet with a 69dB rating.
The ZT7 offers drivers improved fuel economy thanks to an optimized tread gauge which distributes load evenly, lowering the tire's rolling resistance. Improved tread wear is an added benefit, as the tire has been designed with a more uniform footprint.
For enhanced traction, as well as improved wet braking, lateral grip and steering response, the ZT7 features a high definition silica compound with a finite element analysis designed tread pattern.
The quick answer
Owners say64%from 14 owner reviews43% would buy againRead the reviews
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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 October 2026.
Based on test and owner data, the Avon ZT7 is expected to last around 16,250 miles (26,152 km).
What do owners say about the Avon ZT7?
Across 14 owner ratings the Avon ZT7 averages 64%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.7 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 29% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Avon ZT7's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Avon ZT7 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 68 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Avon ZT7?
Owners rate the Avon ZT7 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 14 reviews.
How well do the Avon ZT7 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Avon ZT7 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 14 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 11,000 miles.
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Would owners buy the Avon ZT7 again?
43% of owners say they would buy the Avon ZT7 again, based on the 14 owner reviews that answered the question. 29% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Avon ZT7 replace?
The Avon ZT7 is the successor to the Avon ZT5 in Avon's range.
What sizes does the Avon ZT7 come in?
The Avon ZT7 is available in 89 sizes, ranging from 155-195/60-70 R14-15.
Avon ZT7 reviews are mixed, with many drivers praising the tire's strong everyday value, generally good grip, and a comfortable/quiet ride for the price. Higher-scoring reviews often highlight secure dry and wet-road handling in normal use and surprisingly good longevity. Lower-scoring feedback more commonly reports quicker or uneven wear and a less precise, softer feel that can understeer or lose composure when pushed hard.
What owners mention most counted across 14 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 14 ratings
Owner score64%
Dry Grip77%
Comfort70%
Wet Grip69%
Road Feedback69%
Handling66%
Wear55%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 81%
“Got these for the front of my lowered classic VW beetle 1973acpehrson strut suspension. Was sceptical at first as never had Avon. However I happened to take a roundabout way too fast in the wet, very heavy rain as well...”
“Poor tires for my van . Terrible wet grip and aqa planed so bad . Wore down quickly too. Glad to be rid of them but they were cheap but worser than Chinese rivals I have had on other vehicles Would definitely to buy...”
“Two tires at 3 years old and use, with 23,000 miles, 4 mm of tread, they had cracks close-ish to the wheel bead on the inside of the wheel so not generally seen but deep enough for MoT failure. Very disappointing. I...”
Poor tires for my van . Terrible wet grip and aqa planed so bad . Wore down quickly too. Glad to be rid of them but they were cheap but worser than Chinese rivals I have had on other vehicles Would definitely to buy again
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Got these for the front of my lowered classic VW beetle 1973acpehrson strut suspension.
Was sceptical at first as never had Avon.
However I happened to take a roundabout way too fast in the wet, very heavy rain as well, the grip of these tires when pushed was fantastic. The back end which has Dunlop went out sideways but the front responded to each turn of the steering wheel to compensate and did not slide in doing so stopping the skid. They saved my life. Also in the dry I have noticed on the rare occasions. That corners can be taken 5 mph faster than with other brands.
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We fit these to a small fleet of 3 vans covering around 30k miles a year. They are an excellent economy tire, and seem to last fairly well at the hands of delivery drivers who could usually care less about the wear and tear on the vehicles.
I take one of these vans home, and commute 90 miles a day on them. They are impressively quiet for a budget tire, very comfortable on the road thanks to the squidgy sidewalls. There are a couple of sharp slip roads I have to take on my drive, and I have taken them at normal motorway speeds (70mph) and they hold impressively well in the dry and damp... In the wet however I've noticed they aquaplane very easily, and don't give much confidence on fast, sharp bends.
Steering is kind of vague feeling, the soft sidewalls make them a little rolly poly, and they don't offer much feedback. It's a little hard to tell what the tire is doing, and how it's holding the road, but the grip is confidence inspiring, and maintain their characteristics right down to the wear bands.
For a normal, daily driver tire they are fantastic. Affordable, surprisingly grippy, comfortable and quiet and above average wear compared to other brands.
I wouldn't go for a spirited drive around twisty back lanes on them, but for a commuter / normal driving around town tire, they tick all the boxes. We've been through a few sets on our fleet now, and can't see myself choosing anything else.
Overall I've been happy with these tires. They've sat quite happily on a little Peugeot 108. I've bought 3 pairs rotating the rears to the front when fronts are worn - ~30k miles a set.
Handling, noise, wet, dry all have been totally fine, even under spirited driving. I've had little hairline cracks appear in the sidewall with 2mm remaining, but forgiveable as the this pair is 3 years old.
Considering these are often 1/2 the cost of Pirelli / Continental but are actually safe to drive unlike the Nakiomo Ditchfinders and other Chinese tat, I think they are a good value proposition.
Would I put these on a Civic Type R to do a lap on the Nuremberg ring, obviously not. But worth a consideration if you want a mid tier option for a std passenger car.
60%
Member
Skoda
185/60 R15
23,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average
Two tires at 3 years old and use, with 23,000 miles, 4 mm of tread, they had cracks close-ish to the wheel bead on the inside of the wheel so not generally seen but deep enough for MoT failure. Very disappointing. I bought these as Avon used to be a British company and used to make good tires (at reasonable prices) sadly no longer British nor good tires in this experience. Another problem is another two of the same tire were fitted two years later (just over a year, 10k-miles, ago) to make a set of four so crawling under the car with a torch may soon be required to check those. I will report on that set with another review after three years of their life, or at end of their life.
Not had the ZT7's long but already find them noisier than the Good Year vector's they replaced. The biggest gripe I have is that since putting them on I receive a static electric shock whenever I get out after a drive.
I'm quite a smooth driver, but on backroads I tend to enjoy carrying good speed through tight hairpins and bends. If that is you, then avoid these tires as I found when leant on you will quickly find they are easily provoked into understeer. In fairness it is a very progressive behavior and also it's easily recovered from but it's definitely not suited to what makes a small and lightweight car fun to drive.
Unfortunately I wouldn't buy these tires again. They have only been on the car (front) for a year and a half with 12000mls covered.
Car just back from its MOT and both tires have an advisory for perishing on the inside and outside sidewalls.
Handling is fair wet and dry... but these tires really become a lot worse when pushed, because of this I would be untrusting of them if I ever needed to steer sharply, they just don't stick to the road like they should (Tracking on my car was also fixed prior to these been put on, so I know that is not to blame). So these tires would be ok for people who just potter about in their cars, but not for those who may drive with a heavier foot on the accelerator.
I really was looking forward to trying these avons out as I have never bought them before, but I know these will definitely be the first and last time i buy avon tires.
