Avon ZV5 review
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The Avon ZV5 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that offers a compelling balance of comfort, low road noise, and reliable wet and dry grip. While most users praise its ability to transform vehicle handling compared to budget alternatives, opinions are polarized regarding tread longevity and sidewall stiffness, with some drivers experiencing rapid or uneven wear.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
67/100From 112 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 112 owner reviews found online.
The Avon ZV5 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that offers a compelling balance of comfort, low road noise, and reliable wet and dry grip. While most users praise its ability to transform vehicle handling compared to budget alternatives, opinions are polarized regarding tread longevity and sidewall stiffness, with some drivers experiencing rapid or uneven wear.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- High levels of comfort and low cabin noise
- Strong wet and dry weather traction
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Includes rim flange protection on many sizes
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
- Sidewalls can feel soft or 'wobbly' during spirited cornering
- Occasional reports of manufacturing defects like sidewall cracking or bumps
- Wet grip performance can decline noticeably as the tire approaches the wear limit
Worth knowing
- Users with rear-wheel-drive vehicles, particularly BMWs, frequently reported faster-than-expected rear tire wear.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with stiffer suspension setups noted that the tire's softer sidewall can lead to a less precise 'turn-in' feel compared to dedicated performance tires.
- Owners of AWD vehicles (Audi Quattro, Subaru) consistently praised the tire for maintaining traction and reducing the activation of electronic stability systems.
Reviews from our readers
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3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
39th of 49
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 54 tire Braking Test · 195/65 R15
24th of 54
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Autobild 50 tire Braking Test · 225/45 R17
33rd of 44
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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