Segment
2. Avon WT7 Lowcost
Comparison: Avon WT7 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Great Britain (Avon) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Avon is a brand that belongs to the Cooper group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (77%) than Avon (46%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 98% compared to 46% of the Avon WT7. The first tyre test of Avon WT7 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the WT7 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
2. Avon WT7 11.
Worst position in test
2. Avon WT7 11.
Average position in tests
2. Avon WT7 11
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 Very good2. Avon WT7 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
2. Avon WT7 Satisfactory
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
2. Avon WT7 67%
Snow handling
2. Avon WT7 40%
Snow traction
2. Avon WT7 53%
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
2. Avon WT7 59%
Wet braking
2. Avon WT7 77%
Wet handling
2. Avon WT7 74%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
2. Avon WT7 82%
Dry driving behavior
2. Avon WT7 58%
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
2. Avon WT7 78%
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Avon WT7 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,5 | 2,9 | 3,5 | 2,4 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 3,5 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,1 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 1,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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