Avon ZV7 - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

17^th

Average Position

8^th

Best Result

42^nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 13 summer tests, the Avon ZV7 performs below class average with persistent deficits in braking, handling, wear, and efficiency, leading to a low average overall position (17.2) and multiple bottom-tier finishes. Wet safety is mixed: while outright wet braking is often mid-pack to weak, the tire shows occasional competence in aquaplaning resistance and acceptable wet handling times in certain sizes. Noise comfort is sometimes competitive.
Key weaknesses are pronounced in wear/abrasion, value/price metrics, and dry performance, where the ZV7 regularly trails leading competitors by notable margins. Awards and placements seldom exceed mid-table, with several bottom-three results in comprehensive tests, indicating limited competitiveness versus newer mid-range and premium rivals.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (+3.1% from best)
• 10/50 straight aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16 (+5% from best)
Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• 4/14 noise in 2021 Tire Reviews UHP test (+1.9% from best)
• 13/20 noise in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (+2.4% from best)
Relative Value vs premium in UHP size (purchase price only) Minor Details
• 3/13 price in 2021 Tire Reviews UHP test (67.2, +45.4% from best lower price rank)

Performance Weaknesses

Wear and Abrasion Strong Details
• 49/50 wear (24,000 km, +66.4% from best) and 50/50 abrasion (126 mg/km/t, +262.1%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
• 16/20 wear in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (+30.5% from best)
Dry Braking and Handling Strong Details
• 13/14 dry braking (+11.3%) and 13/14 dry handling (+3.9%) in 2021 Tire Reviews UHP
• 28/50 dry braking (+9.7%) in 2023 ADAC; 31/53 dry braking (+11.1%) in 2021 AB braking test
Wet Braking and Wet Handling Consistency Strong Details
• 9/14 wet braking (+17.8%) and 12/14 wet handling (+2.7%) in 2021 Tire Reviews UHP
• 33/45 wet braking (+23%) in 2019 AB shootout; 26/53 wet braking (+15.9%) in 2021 AB braking test; 17/20 wet braking (+14.7%) in 2017 Auto Bild
Rolling Resistance/Fuel Economy Moderate Details
• 19/20 rolling resistance (+42.1%) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
• Fuel consumption 28/50 (+5.5% from best) in 2023 ADAC
Value/Price Metrics (test-calculated value) Strong Details
• 50/50 value (+264.1% from best) and high price rank 35/50 in 2023 ADAC
• 18/20 value (+76.7% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
Overall Competitiveness/Awards Strong Details
• 42/50 overall in 2023 ADAC; 9/9 in 2020 ACE mid-range; 10/14 in 2021 Tire Reviews UHP; 10/10 in 2018 Auto Express
• Average overall position 17.2 across 13 tests; few top-10 finishes and multiple bottom-tier results