Across 115 owner ratings the Avon ZZ3 averages 76%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7. 55 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.
An excellent mid-range tire. Far better grip in dry and wet over the Bridgestones fitted as standard. Allows quicker cornering, encouraging a more spirited and confident drive. No problems in the snow - as long as you drive to the conditions. Also appear to be wearing extremely well. Cannot fault the Avon ZZ3. Overall - really happy, great grip, great looks, great price. Will purchase again.
Not a tire I would buy again. Not very progressive and no real feedback. Totally overwhelmed in most conditions by the 350+bhp shoved through the front wheels. Understeer and tram lining galore. Also very noisy and thump over road joints. 3000 miles has taken approx 4mm and they are wearing quicker as they get older.
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Within 10000 miles tires started getting noisy. Now, I had the wheels bearings replaced becuase of the noise. I could not believe tires could make this kind of noise, but now I do. I am a very calm driver, tires seem not worn or damaged but the noise and vibration are unbearable.
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Superb tire, I quite enjoy a sporty run in the country and these are my tires of choice, they are very predictable giving good feedback and I can honestly say they have never lost traction even in the wet, they sail through standing water like it isn't there. Even in the snow I found them to be pretty grippy. Very well priced too and tread wear wasn't too shabby, I highly recommend them.
I PURCHASED A SET OF FOUR AVON ZZ3s TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL DUNLOP SP9000s,I THOUGHT OF GOING FOR ANOTHER PREMIUM BRAND, BUT WAS PUT OFF BY THE HIGH COST.
IN THE END, I DECIDED TO BUY THE ZZ3s FOR USE IN THE SPRING/SUMMER/AUTUMN & A SET OF HANKOOKs WINTER ICEPT TYRES FOR THE WINTER.
I CAN SAY I WAS SUPRISED HOW GOOD THE ZZ3s SEEM, GRIPPY IN THE DRY &THE WET,
WITH PLENTY OF PROGRESSIVE FEEDBACK.
MY MAIN RESERVATION WOULD POSSIBLY BE HOW THEY WEAR & WHAT THEY ARE LIKE IN SNOW.
AS THEY ARE SUMMER TYRES THE LATTER WOULD BE UNFAIR,WHICH IS WHY I GOT THE HANKOOKs FOR WINTER!
ALL IN ALL AN EXCELLENT SUMMER TYRE AT A VERY COMPETITIVE PRICE,WHICH IN MY OPINION,OUTPERFORMS THE ORIGINAL DUNLOP SP 9000s
I WOULD DEFINITELY BUY ZZ3s AGAIN,BUT DONT EXPECT A SUMMER TYRE TO BE GOOD IN SNOW/ICE IT WASNT DESIGNED TO COPE WITH WINTER CONDITIONS!!
Been very happy with my ZZ3s. I bought my 528i with these fitted on the rear, 255/35/17s, so already part worn, and I've done 9000miles now with no concern for wear, I drive every day, I drive hard when the traffic allows, I turn off ASC for some fun sometimes, and yet the tires are still going strong. I would suspect any issues people may have are due to incorrect suspension geometry on your car.
I'm not looking for replacements yet, but my wifes Saab needs tires and am considering Avons again or Vredestein Sessanta due to a mate with a 530i highly recommending them too.
Very disappointed with the tire wear - front tires are 65% worn after 7000 driving locally only! When queried this with the UK company, spoke with the Customer Services Manager who thought they were racing tires? Cost about £120 each; won't buy again.
I put Avon ZZ3s all round on my BMW525 two years ago. Fronts still in really good condition but rears are now ready for replacement. Not too sure about the mileage I've had out of them but certainly more than 20k - maybe as high as late 20s.
Very happy with these tires based on value, road noise, longevity etc and will replace with same tire
had these on audi A6 and wife,s slk. never had a problem. wear well and grip well. cost £62 each for 205/55/16 in wolverhampton. Bargain. I don,t over push the car at all but the slk has been pushed at times and you never have a problem in wet or dry.
I've usually fitted Avons to my Subarus once the Bridgestones have worn out, but I have ben very disappointed with these ZZ3's. After 15,000 miles the tires are completely mishapen - no kerbing - just can't take the load. Net result is vibration and road noise. inspection has proven that it's all four tires that have distorted. Now have to replace prematurely to save on dental bills - can't afford to have my filling shaken loose.
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Member
SEAT
205/45 R16
15,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
Well what can I say, expected so much more from these tires and although my partner has done the majority of the mileage (excess of 15,000 miles in 12 months) Good grip in dry and the wet but these tires have a tendency to go out of shape and cause horrendous (and this is no exaggeration) road noise!! Also although there has been some uneven wear (I'm not blaming the tires on that note) the general wear rate is not as good as I was expecting and would push to get 20,000 out of the fronts on what is a light car on a relatively wide tire...
Loving these tires so far, just replaced all four on my Mazda RX8. Waaaaay better in the wet then the factory tires (Bridgestone Potenzas). i have been able to push my car way further then i was able to before. Pretty good in the snow considering the tire they are, just road tested them with the recent white stuff, dont get me wrong they are not mucg good in the snow but i was able to move around the snobs starnded in their BMWs ha ha!
