Avon ZV7

Replacing the acclaimed Avon ZV5, the newly-developed ZV7 incorporates a range of advanced technologies that mean it offers a host of added features and benefits.

The distinctive tread pattern of the new Avon ZV7 is designed with large circumferential grooves that clear water quickly and efficiently to reduce aquaplaning in the wet. It features sequenced tread blocks to reduce noise generated from the road, providing a quieter driving experience.

The Avon ZV7 tread pattern also features 3D sipes, which have interlocking three dimensional points inside the sipe. The 3D sipes provide the same benefits of a traditional sipe, including helping the tire warm up and providing enhanced wet grip, but limit the amount of flex in the tread block which helps control the amount of heat generation in the dry and keeps the tread block stable.

Using the latest available polymer technology and advanced mixing techniques, the ZV7’s tread compound delivers excellent wet and dry grip while also reducing rolling resistance for great fuel efficiency.

This tire replaced the Avon ZV5.

Dry Grip 83%
Wet Grip 78%
Road Feedback 73%
Handling 72%
Wear 60%
Comfort 79%
Buy again 60%

Tire review data from 123 tire reviews averaging 72% over 769,154 miles driven.

The ZV7 is ranked 91st of 148 Summer Premium Touring tires.

Latest Tire Test Results

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 42nd of 50 tires

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2023 Summer Tire Market Overview - 23rd of 48 tires

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2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test - 10th of 14 tires

  • Positive - Low rolling resistance, quiet external noise, well priced.
  • Negative - Long wet and dry braking, low grip in the handling tests.
  • Overall - The Avon ZV7 is a well priced tire with low noise levels, however it couldn't match the group in the grip tests.
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2023 Tire Tests

  • 23rd: 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview (225/45 R18)
  • 42nd: 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16)
  • 2021 Tire Tests

  • 9th: 2021 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (225/45 R17)
  • 10th: 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (225/40 R18)
  • 25th: 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test (205/55 R16)
  • 2020 Tire Tests

  • 9th: 2020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17)
  • 2019 Tire Tests

  • 25th: 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout (225/45 R17)
  • 2018 Tire Tests

  • 10th: 2018 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (225/45 R17)
  • 14th: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test (195/65 R15)
  • 16th: 2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview (195/65 R15)
  • 2017 Tire Tests

  • 8th: 2017 AZ Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17)
  • 15th: 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (225/50 R17)
  • 17th: 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Shootout (225/50 R17)
  • Size Fuel Wet Noise Weight
    195/50 R15 82V   E A 69 8.20kgs
    185/55 R15 82V   E A 68 8.42kgs
    195/55 R15 85V   E A 69 8.27kgs
    195/60 R15 88V   E A 69 8.62kgs
    205/60 R15 91V   E A 69 9.27kgs
    195/65 R15 91V   E A 69 9.07kgs
    205/65 R15 94V   E A 69 9.32kgs
    195/45 R16 84V XL   E A 70 7.92kgs
    205/45 R16 87W XL   E A 70 8.53kgs
    205/45 R16 83W   E A 69 8.53kgs
    215/45 R16 90V XL   C A 69 9.58kgs
    195/50 R16 88V XL   E A 70 8.40kgs
    205/50 R16 87W   E A 69 8.87kgs
    225/50 R16 92W   E A 69 10.50kgs
    185/55 R16 83V   E A 68 8.19kgs
    195/55 R16 87V   E A 69 8.68kgs
    205/55 R16 94W XL   C A 70 9.31kgs
    205/55 R16 91V   E A 69 9.77kgs
    205/55 R16 91W   E A 69 9.31kgs
    205/55 R16 94V XL   C A 70 9.77kgs
    215/55 R16 93V   C A 69 9.69kgs
    215/55 R16 97W XL   C A 70 9.54kgs
    225/55 R16 99Y XL   C A 70 10.38kgs
    225/55 R16 99W XL   C A 70 10.38kgs
    195/60 R16 89V   E A 69 9.22kgs
    205/60 R16 96V XL   C A 70 9.80kgs
    215/60 R16 99V XL   C A 70 10.24kgs
    205/40 R17 84Y XL   E A 70 8.26kgs
    215/40 R17 87Y XL   E A 70 8.49kgs
    245/40 R17 91Y   E A 69 9.53kgs
    205/45 R17 88W XL   E A 70 9.11kgs
    205/45 R17 88V XL   E A 70 9.32kgs
    215/45 R17 91Y XL   E A 70 8.61kgs
    215/45 R17 91W XL   E A 70 8.61kgs
    225/45 R17 94W XL   C A 70 9.33kgs
    225/45 R17 91Y   E A 69 9.33kgs
    225/45 R17 94Y XL   C A 70 9.33kgs
    235/45 R17 97Y XL   C A 70 9.48kgs
    235/45 R17 97W XL   C A 70 9.48kgs
    245/45 R17 99Y XL   C A 70 9.75kgs
    205/50 R17 93V XL   C A 70 9.52kgs
    205/50 R17 93W XL   C A 70 9.42kgs
    215/50 R17 95W XL   C A 70 9.89kgs
    225/50 R17 98Y XL   C A 70 9.72kgs
    225/50 R17 98W XL   C A 70 9.72kgs
    205/55 R17 95V XL   C A 70 9.87kgs
    215/55 R17 98W XL   C A 70 10.63kgs
    215/55 R17 94W   E A 69 10.63kgs
    225/55 R17 101Y XL   C A 70 10.66kgs
    225/55 R17 101W XL   C A 70 10.66kgs
    235/55 R17 103Y XL   C A 69 10.81kgs
    245/35 R18 92Y XL   E A 70 10.12kgs
    255/35 R18 94Y XL          
    265/35 R18 97Y XL   E A 71 10.99kgs
    225/40 R18 92W XL   C A 70 9.42kgs
    225/40 R18 92Y XL   E A 70 9.42kgs
    235/40 R18 95Y XL   E A 70 10.23kgs
    245/40 R18 97Y XL   E A 70 10.68kgs
    225/45 R18 95Y XL   E A 70 9.87kgs
    235/45 R18 98Y XL   E A 70 10.48kgs
    245/45 R18 100Y XL   E A 70 11.13kgs
    255/45 R18 103Y XL   E A 71  
    255/30 R19 91Y XL         10.10kgs
    225/35 R19 88Y XL         9.25kgs
    235/35 R19 91Y XL   E A 70 10.07kgs
    245/35 R19 93Y XL   E A 70 10.18kgs
    255/35 R19 96Y XL          
    225/40 R19 93Y XL   C A 70 10.05kgs
    235/40 R19 96Y XL   E A 70 10.92kgs
    245/40 R19 98Y XL   E A 70 11.17kgs
    255/40 R19 100Y XL   C A 71 11.89kgs
    255/45 R19 104Y XL   E A 70 12.16kgs

    Questions and Answers for the Avon ZV7

    2016-09-06 - Hi, when did the Avon ZV7 replace the ZV5? thanks

    The Avon ZV7 was launched in April 2016


    2017-05-03 - Could you let me know ZV7 tires are unidirectional please? I have purchased a pair of 225/40/R18 for my VW Golf online, I request a pair suitable for my front axle, nearside and offside front, however they have arrived today and appear to for one side only, ie inline. I would be grateful for your advice.

    The Avon ZV7 is asymmetric, which means it can run in any direction. The tire must be mounted correctly on the wheel, but it can go either side of the car, even if the tread pattern does look slightly different side to side.


    2019-06-07 - Would the Avon ZV7 fitted to my Volvo V70 2009, be ok as I tow a caravan. Within the specification it states for passenger cars.

    Yes, as long as you're within the specified load rating.


    2022-06-10 - I am considering the purchase of the ZV7 tire but am worried by reports of tire cracks. Do these tires have a fault resulting in cracks ?

    I've not seen any unusual reports from media or reports from the manufacturer about an ongoing issue with cracking.


    2022-07-22 - Did The ZV7 replace The ZZ5 as well as The ZV5 ?

    At time of writing there is no news on a ZZ5 replacement. The V version of the tire was usually more comfort bias, so there might be a ZZ7 in the future!


    2023-12-31 - What is the maximum and minimum PSI for AVON 225/50/17. 98XL , ZV7 , front and rear. Please . Thank you

    maximum will be on the sidewall, usually something around 50psi. Minimum is not something given, but less than 20psi without bead lock would be risky.


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    YouTube Review

    Top 3 Avon ZV7 Reviews

    Given 54% while driving a Ford Fiesta (195/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
    Bought these for the front of my 08 tdi fiesta 1.6.
    On the 5 April covered 7000 miles since then. Went back to get two rear last Friday 20th September, and was told that I needed two front also..even wear across tire, just wore out...
    Helpful 278 - tire reviewed on September 23, 2019
    Given 90% while driving a BMW 320D M Sport (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
    Great dry grip in any direction! Wet grip is excellent when starting and stopping; they do slide a bit when pushed to the limits although you do have to push it very hard!
    The ride is smooth at all speeds although this does limit the feedback you get for them.
    Overall they are fantastic value and they definitely keep up with tires over twice the price.
    Helpful 396 - tire reviewed on August 17, 2016
    Given 10% while driving a Hyundai Santa Fe (235/60 R18) on mostly town for 5,000 easy going miles
    I've only driven 5000 miles on the Avon AS7 tires and already they are cracking and the tread is peeling. The MOT tester and several garages have all said that Avon tires are complete rubbish and I totally agree and will never buy them again. I hope this review saves someone else from making the same mistake.
    Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on November 26, 2023
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    Given 66% while driving a Ford Fiesta Zetec S (205/40 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
    I've been using Avon tires for upwards of 7 years on my Ford Fiesta, where the past 18 months I moved to the ZV7s as the previous model was no longer available.
    The tires are more than capable in the dry/wet and i have always felt confident driving in any conditions, however i have never tested the maximum capabilities of the tires, so i can't comment for those scenarios. However day-to-day driving, the tires are excellent.
    Despite saying this, i would not recommend these tires. 2 out of my 3 Avon tires (I had the O/S front replaced during an insurance job and they installed a Continental instead), can be seen to have noticeably worn more in the centre of the tires than around the edges, especially the with the N/S front. This was highlighted to be today during my MOT, where the centre of the tires are close to the limit, yet the edges have 5+mm left.
    The MOT tester said that this can be caused by overpressuring, however i have always regularly checked my tires, and i have never had this issue during my 8 odd years of motoring. Looking online i can see that others have experienced the same issue with these new Avon tires, and so i can only put it down to the tires.
    I am fuming to replacing the tire after less than 18 months, for which it has covered less than 15,000 miles, especially as the previous model of Avon tires i never encountered an issue.
    I'm now replacing the tire with a continental to match the other tire which is less than 2 months old, but it is safe to say i won't be returning back to Avon.
    Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on March 27, 2024
    Given 10% while driving a Vauxhall Astra (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 100 average miles
    Not often I submit any reviews but if you are tempted to go with Avon tires just dont. I was initially pleased with them on my Ford Focus and stupidly recommended them for my daughter in laws Vauxhall Astra. They looked good and for some reason I thought they were a bit above your average budget tire. How very wrong. Less than 6 months after fitting they developed cracks between the treads all the way round the tire and I got an advisory on my MOT but since then have sold the car on . Meanwhile whilst servicing my daughter in laws car last weekend I noticed both Avon tires on her car had developed similar cracking between the treads with tires only fitted a year ago and probably covered less than 1000 miles. At MOT today she was issued a do not use this car notice based on the dangerous state of the tires which had minimal wear and looked new.
    Be aware, its you life you are risking and these tires should not be available for purchase.
    Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on March 11, 2024
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    Volkswagen (215/60 R16) on mostly motorways for 10,000 easy going miles
    Avon ZV7 Bought and fitted August 2021 for 2 years and 10k miles inspected in August 2023 and all 4 tire are cracking between treads patterns .
    Rubbish tire for value of the money . Process claim is not easy and friendly . i need to purchase new set of tire before to be able to make a claim and investigated by Avon
    Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on March 7, 2024
    Given 69% while driving a Renault (205/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 9,000 easy going miles
    A full set of ZV7 were purchased for my Renault Captur in September 2021.
    Jan-24, I unfortunately got a nail in the rear tire with plenty of tread remaining - 5.5mm - thinking that I could get a repair, but noticed that on all tread wells the tire had perished. Checking all other three tires, the same perishing has occurred. Sidewalls all okay.
    Not high mileage - c.5k PA - but used regularly and pressures maintained.
    Happy with performance, but really disappointed with longevity and would not buy again.
    Helpful 5 - tire reviewed on January 22, 2024
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    Cracking in the tread void, while unsightly, is not that uncommon and isn't usually a reason to scrap a tire. It might be smart to have them inspected by an independent before scrapping them.
    Given 70% while driving a Volvo V70D5 (245/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 11,000 average miles
    Replaced all 4 tires on a Volvo V70 D5 with Avon ZV7. No issues at all with how they drive, both with a driver only or 4/5 passengers & a full load. However, after just 6 months & 11k miles I noticed the front tires were wearing at a significantly faster rate in the centre than the outer edges & rear tires. Having had them checked at a tire centre, I was advised that they are wearing in the centre due to motorway driving. Centres 3mm, inner & outer edges 5mm & rears 6-8mm (hardly worn really). Tire pressures have always been monitored. Having read other reviews, it appears that these Avon's have a soft tire wall which seems to struggle to bear the weight of a heavy diesel engine. The tire depot had no other advice than to just let them wear out & replace them! Really disappointed, as expected to get 20k miles out of the fronts & a lot more from the rears (I may achieve this). Previous Good Year, although more expensive, lasted 20k+ on the front. Wouldn't put Avon's on a diesel car again - will look for another mid-range alternative.
    Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on October 30, 2023
    Given 60% while driving a Vauxhall Viva (2015 19) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
    I haven't left a review before but wanted to comment on my strong disappointment that the tire has cracking in one of the treads after 2 years. This is after a mileage of just over 20k on the rear wheel, very little overall tread wear - still 6mm+ left. No issues with the road performance of the ZV7, but won't buy again, quite a few reviews on here saying similar things about tread cracking. And they are £100 these days, which is very expensive for a mid range tire.
    Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on September 8, 2023
    Given 40% while driving a Lexus IS250 RWD (245/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 30,000 easy going miles
    Got ZV7s on the rear in summer 2020 and not even a year later a tire shop advised that they started cracking and should monitor them. Contacted Avon for warranty and they didn't really want to say anything unless I returned the tire to them and would get credit in return from the original tire fitter - not guaranteed though. Ran them for a year more and now at around 5.5mm tread have to replace them as the cracking is really bad - both in between the treads and across the treads - even the oval where the DOT is written has cracked....never again!
    Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on August 30, 2023
    Given 54% while driving a Hyundai i40 tourer (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
    On the drive axle (front) worn so quick. I did buy them Less than 1 year ago and i have done 5000 miles and only 1-2000 left in them. Also full of cracks all around the tire. DOT is 26/22 so new tires. I am a bit disappointed. I did expect these will run double at least.
    Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on August 25, 2023
    Given 54% while driving a Hyundai i40 tourer (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
    On the drived axel (front) worn so quick. I did buy them Less than 1 year ago and i have done 5000 miles and only 1-2000 left in them. Also full of cracks all aroud the tire. DOT is 26/22 so new tires. I am a bit disappointed. I did expect these will run double at least.
    Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on August 24, 2023
    Given 46% while driving a Mazda 6 Tourer 2.2D Sport (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,200 average miles
    Wishy washy tires. They just feel weak willed. Not bad as such, but not confidence inspiring.
    Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on June 4, 2023
    Given 39% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST200 (205/40 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,500 easy going miles
    (AVOID)
    Absolutely garbage in Scottish Highland roads don't drive fast of whatever.
    Went through 4 sets because executive wear in the middle band for no reason, went on to a more expensive brand and lasted a year
    Only got two months out of front tires
    Although I do drive a lot and btw that was just all (B) roads and motorway not city driving I hate these tires absolutely rubbish compound
    Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on May 6, 2023
    Given 60% while driving a Toyota Corolla T Sport E12 (195/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 8,000 average miles
    Decent wet/dry grip, nice looking tire. Racing pedigree around the brand led me to buy. Lasted 14 months/8k miles before they cracked and were deemed no longer fit for purpose. Not great value for money.
    Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on May 4, 2023