205/55 R16 Avon ZV7 variants
Avon ZV7 is a summer tyre made in total of 58 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R16 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R16, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Avon ZV7 - "W","V", which are good for speeds up to 270, 240 km/h. In 205/55 R16, ZV7 usually competes against Road Performance, which is a tyre from Riken with a rating of 1%, compared to 24% of the Avon in question. Latest test in 205/55 R16 was held by ADAC in 2023, where ZV7 received rating "Sufficient" and finished on the 42. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.
205/55 R16 94 W XL
Avon ZV7 is made in 58 sizes, starting from 185/55 R15 up to 255/45 R19.
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Avon ZV7 in tyre tests
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Ranked #42 of 50
The Avon ZV7 ranked 42 out of 50 in its performance, receiving a final rating of "Sufficient". Despite being relatively economical in fuel consumption, the tire was criticized for its unbalanced nature, notably its shortcomings on dry surfaces which led to its downgrading. Furthermore, it was marked down for its poor environmental footprint, predominantly due to its very low mileage, high wear, and sustainability weaknesses. In terms of driving safety, the tire's performance on dry roads offered just sufficient feedback and control, making it challenging for drivers to accurately gauge and maintain the necessary steering angle through turns. This often required mid-maneuver corrections, and the vehicle showed a tendency to oversteer during evasive actions, making it difficult to control. However, its braking distance was considered good relative to other tested tires. On wet surfaces, the Avon ZV7 narrowly missed a good rating, with commendable performance in braking and aquaplaning tests, yet only achieving satisfactory results in lateral aquaplaning and wet handling. It exhibited a moderate level of grip and a tendency to understeer or oversteer, suggesting a satisfactory combination of longitudinal and lateral forces. The environmental assessment highlighted the tire's significant abrasion and predicted low mileage, contributing to a sufficient rating despite a moderately low fuel consumption that did not fully compensate for its increased weight and efficiency concerns.
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Avon ZV7 | 4,1 | 3,9 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Avon ZV7 | 37,9 | 34,3 | |||||
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