Summer tire Updated September 2026

Avon ZZ5 review

Name: Avon ZZ5
Brand: Avon

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 73 · 93 reviews analysed

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The Avon ZZ5 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented summer tire that frequently outperforms more expensive premium brands in terms of ride comfort, noise reduction, and dry-weather grip. While many users praise its handling and wet-weather confidence, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity, with some drivers experiencing rapid wear, particularly on high-torque or front-wheel-drive 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

73/100

From 93 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 79%

Dry

Overall dry

77.8

Corner stability

74.1

Dry traction

75.2

Steering response

73.2

Wet

Overall wet

76.1

Wet traction

74.7

Comfort

Overall comfort

72.2

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

61.8

Handling

Overall handling

76.7

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 93 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Excellent dry and wet grip performance
High value-for-money compared to premium competitors
Noticeable reduction in road noise and improved ride comfort
Progressive handling and predictable feedback at the limit
Effective rim protection design

Cons

Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
Poor performance in snow or icy conditions
Occasional reports of increased noise or 'droning' as the tire wears
Some users report a 'bedding-in' period where initial handling feels vague or twitchy

Worth knowing

Users with high-torque, front-wheel-drive vehicles frequently report faster front-tire wear compared to rear-wheel-drive setups.
Owners of vehicles with firm, sporty suspension (e.g., Mazda MX-5, VW GTI) report the tire complements the car's handling characteristics well.
Drivers of heavy, high-powered diesel sedans noted that while the tire improves comfort, the weight of the vehicle can accelerate tread depletion.