Tests – · none yet Owners 64 · 11 reviews
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Avon ZZR vs Avon ZZ5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 11 + 93 owner reviews. How we score
ZZ5 is ahead, 75–66
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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70
Dry
ZZ5 +777Why this score
Source ZZR ZZ5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 71 81 ZZR: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.5 = 70
ZZ5: 60% × 73.6 (est.) + 40% × 81.3 = 77
No road tests of dry for ZZR. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for ZZ5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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63
Wet
ZZ5 +1578Why this score
Source ZZR ZZ5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 61 80 ZZR: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 63
ZZ5: 60% × 75.9 (est.) + 40% × 80 = 78
No road tests of wet for ZZR. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for ZZ5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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63
Comfort
ZZ5 +1073Why this score
Source ZZR ZZ5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 60 75 ZZR: 40% × 67.5 (est.) + 60% × 60.2 = 63
ZZ5: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 74.7 = 73
No road tests of comfort for ZZR or ZZ5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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62
Treadwear
ZZ5 +163Why this score
Source ZZR ZZ5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 59 62 ZZR: 60% × 63.5 (est.) + 40% × 58.8 = 62
ZZ5: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 61.6 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for ZZR. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for ZZ5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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71
Handling (owners)
ZZ5 +1081Why this score
Source ZZR ZZ5 Reviews found online 71 81
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon ZZR | Avon ZZ5 |
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| Relative Score | 66 | 75 |
| Dry | 70 | 77 |
| Wet | 63 | 78 |
| Comfort | 63 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 81 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
66
/ 100
ZZR
75
/ 100
ZZ5
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ZZR
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and traction
- Strong performance consistency during consecutive track laps
- Lightweight construction ideal for track-oriented vehicles
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and high risk of aquaplaning
- Sensitive to low temperatures
- Thin sidewalls provide minimal rim protection
Tire B ZZ5
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet grip performance
- High value-for-money compared to premium competitors
- Noticeable reduction in road noise and improved ride comfort
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon ZZR | B · Avon ZZ5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Avon ZZR
75
/ 100
Avon ZZ5
Winner: Avon ZZ5 — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score. Avon ZZR rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Avon ZZ5 scores 78 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Avon ZZ5 scores 73 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Avon ZZ5 scores 81 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Avon ZZ5 scores 77 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Avon ZZR
Tire B · Avon ZZ5
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ZZR or ZZ5?
Which is better in the wet, ZZR or ZZ5?
Avon ZZ5, 78 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ZZR or ZZ5?
Avon ZZ5, 77 vs 70 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, ZZR or ZZ5?
Avon ZZ5, 73 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ZZR or ZZ5?
Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 63 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology