Designed for medium and large SUV fitments, the ZX7 – Avon's first ultra-high performance SUV tire – offers outstanding grip ('A' grade wet grip) and handling.
Avon's ZX7 has been developed with a unique asymmetric tread pattern, which is specifically designed to cope with the weight of large SUVs. Large circumferential grooves in the tread clear water efficiently from the contact patch to reduce the risk of aquaplaning in wet conditions, while a large central rib increases feel and driving response.
The tread pattern of the ZX7 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, in turn, helps control the amount of heat generation in the dry and keeps the tread block stable.
With a lightweight construction and reduced rolling resistance, the ZX7 also provides outstanding steering response.
The quick answer
Owners say72%from 45 owner reviews49% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, DryValueRelative 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 February 2026.
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Avon ZX7 stops 10.3% longer than premium rivals, 5.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 11% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 50/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the wet from 45 reviews.
How good is the Avon ZX7 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Avon ZX7 stops 5.3% longer than premium rivals, 2.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 6.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 59/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 45 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Avon ZX7?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Avon ZX7's rolling resistance is 18.3% higher than premium rivals, 11.8% higher than mid-range rivals and 0.5% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Avon ZX7 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Avon ZX7 is expected to last around 13,700 miles (22,048 km).
What do owners say about the Avon ZX7?
Across 45 owner ratings the Avon ZX7 averages 72%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 12 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 61% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Avon ZX7(8)
What is the Avon ZX7's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Avon ZX7 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Avon ZX7?
Owners rate the Avon ZX7 7.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 44 reviews.
How well do the Avon ZX7 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Avon ZX7 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 44 reviews. 12 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Avon ZX7 again?
49% of owners say they would buy the Avon ZX7 again, based on the 39 owner reviews that answered the question. 26% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Avon ZX7's road noise?
Of the 44 owner reviews analyzed for the Avon ZX7, 23 mention road noise: 20 praise it (quiet) and 3 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Noise wise, these things are fantastic. The car was quiet enough but the road noise now is negligible". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Avon ZX7's tread life?
Of the 44 owner reviews analyzed for the Avon ZX7, 20 mention tread life: 4 praise it (long-lasting) and 16 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Drove 769 miles, I have written paper work that the tread was down to 5mm. I dont think this is normal". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Avon ZX7's wet grip?
Of the 44 owner reviews analyzed for the Avon ZX7, 16 mention wet grip: 16 praise it (confident wet grip) and 0 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "grip great in dry and wet. You can be confident in these at 70 mph on a wet motorway". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Avon ZX7 come in?
The Avon ZX7 is available in 52 sizes, ranging from 215-295/35-65 R16-21.
Across 44 reviews, the Avon ZX7 is most often described as a quiet, comfortable tire with strong dry and wet grip and reassuring handling, especially considering its mid-range pricing. Many drivers report a noticeable reduction in road noise versus OEM or premium alternatives and good stability/steering feel on tarmac. The most consistent drawback is faster-than-expected tread wear/short mileage, and several users also note weak performance in snow/slush or on low-grip surfaces beyond normal road use.
What owners mention most counted across 44 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 45 ratings
Owner score72%
Dry Grip84%
Wet Grip81%
Comfort77%
Road Feedback75%
Handling74%
Wear55%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 63%
“Having to replace 2 of these on front of my car due to them cracking and perishing, Avon say it's ok but I'm not so sure and don't want to risk an accident so changing them asap I run winter and summer wheels and tires...”
“I had Goodyear Eagle F1 tires on my car which have lasted 28000 miles per set - great. Switched to Avon ZX7 based on the local tire dealers recommendation and these have only lasted 8500 miles. Absolute waste of money”
“bought these for our cr-v and found them superb in every way except wear when they wore down fairly quickly. Will admit i do drive quickly on winding roads i use almost every day and know like the back of my hand!! Was...”
purchased two avon 225/55R18 98v zx7 on 17/09/2025 with 8mm tread.Drove 769 miles, I have written paper work that the tread was down to 5mm. I dont think this is normal.
Having to replace 2 of these on front of my car due to them cracking and perishing, Avon say it's ok but I'm not so sure and don't want to risk an accident so changing them asap
I run winter and summer wheels and tires setup so these go into dark storage from 1st November until 1st March so not had a rough life, appx 1500mls a year as I'm retired and do little mileage.
About 6mm left on each tire and fit for the trash.
Searching the internet shows it's common with this brand so I can't personally recommend them.
Wish I'd bought Hankook or Kumho instead.
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I was pleased with these tires until one needed to be replaced due to a tear in the sidewall. The tire fitter pointed out to me that all four had developed longitudinal cracks. This was on 3-year-old tires that had covered less than 20k.
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All 4 of my Avon ZV7 are advisories on my recent MOT. Plenty of tread, but all are 'perishing' even though the oldest is only 2-3 years (less than 10,000 miles). My local tire people won't touch Avon tires for that reason!
My second set of these. OE tires were noisy and didnt protect alloys from kerbing, lasted 18k miles. These Avons were a great price, saving me over £200+ on similar graded premium tires. First set lasted me 20k miles, so an improvement, the car felt secure on the road in any conditions I hit (mainly dry or rain) and they are very quiet at motorway speeds.
Only had me ZX7 since Christmas Eve 2022 but I was presently surprised after me old 10year Conti were done for,Not mileage Or wear and tear but by date.
Avon at almost a 50% saving I could believe the exceptional children comfort Or was it old tire fatigue? Not at all I recall the Conti New don't have the comfort of AVON ZX7s.
On the wet they are so good It almost makes you to assured cornering at speed.
I hope to update in time as the Mileage increases.
Picked up a set of 2 Avon tires to replace ageing Yokohama tires after 18,000 miles of easy going town driving with 3mm left. General performance of Avon tires has been fine (for budget tires) . However, the tread wear by mileage has been the worst of any tire I've ever purchased. Less than 3mm tread after just 8,000 miles. Even on the front of an SUV, that's about half what I normally get out of tires. I'll need to run them down to barely legal just to try and get some economic value out of them, but I don't think I'll get more than 9,500 in total before I have to change them. Definitely won't be buying Avon again or recommending these to anyone, as the compound is clearly too soft for general use. I think anyone reviewing these tires as "good" are in for an unpleasant shock further down the line. I'll be switching back to a better brand as soon as these tires are done.
Reasonably priced for my budget, i bought 2 for the rear first, liked the look and price so then later bought 2 for the front. British made I thought, let’s support Britain. Can’t complain about dry or wet grip, hence the score. The diesel Tiguan can hardly be thrashed about and my driving is a little sedentary at 63yrs old but I felt safe in all weathers on all surfaces (except snow). SO here comes the crunch, I’ve just had to replace the fronts at only 17,000 miles! I knew from research that the compounds were soft but I’ve never replaced any tires at 17,000! The rears are also getting down at just 25,000 so very disappointed about the longevity akin to my driving style. A medium priced well behaved tire but with a short lifespan. Luckily I only do 5000 miles a year so suppose they’ve lasted 3 years.
These tires were fitted to a RAV4 and were already on the car when I bought it.
I have had all season Avon tires on a Skoda Octavia Diesel and found them to be brilliant.
So I had high hopes for these - and they’re totally the wrong tire for the vehicle. They’re designed for motorways and all tarmac. Rubbish on grass and gravel - forget about mud. If it snows, leave the car at home - they’re absolutely rubbish - to the point of being dangerous.
Day to day driving they’re as good as any other, and they’re hard wearing, and not overly loud - but that’s the best I can say about them.
I will not buy them again.
No problems whatsoever in the dry, have never under steered or throttle off over steered in the wet and I'm not a slow driver, not a particularly noisy tire, I have had 6, 4 on the front 2 on the back. Overall a great tire that I am just ordering another 2.
Just getting through my 2nd set of these, very happy, getting at least 26k miles on the fronts with a commute thats 2/3 A road and 1/3 motorway. Dry grip is excellent and wet grip is also very good.
