Avon ZZS review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 65 · 1 review analysed Road tests 64 · 1 test
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The Avon ZZS is regarded as a capable 1B list tire that offers a balanced performance profile for competitive driving, such as sprints and hillclimbs. While it may not match the absolute dry-weather peak performance of top-tier rivals like the Yokohama A052, it compensates with superior longevity and predictable handling characteristics.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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 1 owner review analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
64/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review found online.
The Avon ZZS is regarded as a capable 1B list tire that offers a balanced performance profile for competitive driving, such as sprints and hillclimbs. While it may not match the absolute dry-weather peak performance of top-tier rivals like the Yokohama A052, it compensates with superior longevity and predictable handling characteristics.
Pros
- Predictable handling and grip characteristics
- Excellent structural rigidity provided by stiff sidewalls
- Impressive tread life compared to more aggressive track-focused alternatives
- Reliable performance in both dry and wet conditions for its class
Cons
- Requires a warm-up period to reach optimal operating temperature
- Lacks the ultimate dry-weather grip levels of premium track-day competitors
Worth knowing
- Users operating lightweight hot hatches, such as the Renault Clio 182, report that the tire's stiff sidewall significantly enhances steering response and handling precision.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
30th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 31st of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 32nd of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
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