Avon ZZ3 review
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The Avon ZZ3 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range performance tire that offers impressive dry and wet grip for the price. While many users praise its predictable handling and longevity, a significant subset of owners reports issues with premature noise, irregular wear patterns like 'cupping,' and structural distortion on heavier vehicles.
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
65/100From 115 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 115 owner reviews found online.
The Avon ZZ3 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range performance tire that offers impressive dry and wet grip for the price. While many users praise its predictable handling and longevity, a significant subset of owners reports issues with premature noise, irregular wear patterns like 'cupping,' and structural distortion on heavier vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong, predictable grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Progressive handling characteristics near the limit
- Attractive tread pattern and aesthetic appeal
Cons
- Tendency to develop significant road noise over time
- Prone to irregular wear (cupping) and structural distortion
- Performance can feel inconsistent or 'spongy' on heavier or high-performance vehicles
- Mixed reports on longevity, with some users experiencing rapid tread wear
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier vehicles or high-torque saloons frequently report faster tread wear and structural issues like sidewall distortion.
- Owners of performance-oriented hatchbacks (e.g., Civic Type R, Focus ST) report polarized experiences, with some finding them excellent and others noting a lack of feedback compared to dedicated performance rubber.
- Several users noted that the tire performs better on lighter, agile vehicles compared to heavy MPVs or large executive saloons.
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