Avon ZZ5 Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 91 reviews

Dry and wet grip are the clearest strengths of the Avon ZZ5, with sixty and forty-four favorable mentions respectively, against two and seven criticisms. Noise is generally liked too, with thirty-one positive accounts against eleven complaints, while handling, steering feel and comfort receive mostly favorable feedback. Tread life is almost evenly divided, with fifteen positive comments and fourteen criticisms. Mid-life and end-of-life accounts range from long service with retained grip to rapid wear, so longevity is not a settled advantage. The two owners who wrote later reviews do not establish a shared ageing pattern. Across ninety-one reviews, the 76.9% average reflects sixty-nine positive scores, fourteen neutral and eight below 40%.

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Owner ratings averaged from 93 ratings

Owner score 82%
Dry Grip 90%
Handling 86%
Road Feedback 83%
Wet Grip 83%
Comfort 82%
Wear 70%

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57%

Member March 10, 2012

BMW 123d
225/45 R17
4,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average

Tire wear was reaaly bad, got 4000 miles before needing replacing! Otherwise good grip and low road noise.

74%

Member February 22, 2012

Audi A6
245/40 R18 W
2,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Average

So far so good. Wanted to replace previous lease-company funded Goodyears with something a little cheaper.

The grip feels much better so far - most miles have been done on French motorways and in a ski resort - no issues whatsoever and in my opinion and improvement on what went before.

94%

Member February 2, 2012

Honda Accord
225/40 R18 W
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

I used this tire to replace the low profile Yokohama on my Honda Accord. I just could not believe what happened after that. The car was absolutely transformed.
The grip improved and going around corners became such a joy. I was amazed that a tire that cost so little could give me such pleasure. I've had to abandon my other car completely. I will definitely buy again.

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90%

Member December 29, 2011

Lexus GS430
245/40 R18 W
2,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Had these tires on rear for couple of months. I had Pirelli on front and FK452 on rear so when the front tires needed replacing I had the Falken moved to front and had 2 new ZZ5's put on back, mainly as I was unable to source FK452's at a decent price. When the FK452's need replacing I will fit these ZZ5's all round. They are a really quiet tire (on my car anyway) and give a solid feel and good ride quality. Can't really comment on tire wear/life yet. At Â£138 a corner I am more than happy with them.

87%

Member November 3, 2011

Jaguar S type 3.0
225/55 R16 W
A Combination of Roads
Average

Fitted two fronts them as a replacement for some worn P6000s. What an improvement. Much more accurate steering, loads of grip with no drama, and a much more secure feel. Much quieter on road noise, too.

The Back tires are next. Not many miles yet but definitely good!

83%

Member September 6, 2011

Audi a6 avant 3.0 tdi s line
255/35 R19 W
1,500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

bought these to replace bridgestone potenzas because the bridgestones were Â£250 a corner and i got these for Â£150.To be honest i was not expecting to much from them but have been pleasantly surprised,less road noise,grip well in the wet and dry also very predictable on the limit.i have add no drop in mpg like the first reviewer and i will have to see what they wear like as i have only covered 1500 miles,all in all i would say the overall performance of these tires are very close to the bridgestones with a saving of Â£400 when buying 4.

72%

Member August 27, 2011

Audi A4 3.0 liter TDI S Line Quattro
235/40 R18
750 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

I needed to replace the original fitment Michelin ps 2s on my Audi, but at nearly Â£200 each I decided to look for a different tire. After much deliberation I chose these new Avon ZZ5.
First impressions are they are a lot quieter on the road compared to the worn Michelins which is probably to be expected, I will have to see if the the comfort level drops as they wear. Dry grip is slightly squishy if not slightly vague on initial turn in, but plenty of there after. Wet grip is good and will only under steer if really pushed hard.
The only thing I really did not expect from these tires was a 3-4 miles DROP in MPG!! Due to the rolling resistance I presume??
Over all at approximately Â£75 cheaper than the original Michelins they are good value but may end up costing me more over the life of the tire due to the MPG.