Summer tire Updated September 2026

Avon ZZR review

Name: Avon ZZR
Brand: Avon

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Owners 63 · 11 reviews analysed

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Avon ZZR has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among summer tires. 11 owner reviews rate it 63 out of 100. 80% would buy it again.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

63/100

From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 80%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.

The Avon ZZR is a specialized track-focused tire that delivers exceptional dry-weather grip and performance, particularly for lightweight sports cars like the Caterham and Lotus Elise. While highly regarded for track use, users consistently warn that its wet-weather capabilities are severely limited, making it unsuitable for year-round road driving or inclement conditions.

Pros

Exceptional dry grip and traction
Strong performance consistency during consecutive track laps
Lightweight construction ideal for track-oriented vehicles
Good longevity and wear characteristics when used appropriately

Cons

Poor wet-weather performance and high risk of aquaplaning
Sensitive to low temperatures
Thin sidewalls provide minimal rim protection
Prone to flat-spotting if left stationary for extended periods

Worth knowing

Highly praised by owners of lightweight, track-focused vehicles like the Caterham 7 and Lotus Exige.
Users noted that tire pressure management is critical for optimal performance, with some reporting significant handling improvements at higher PSI settings.
Performance on heavier road cars is mixed, with reports of uneven wear and less predictable breakaway characteristics compared to dedicated track platforms.