Avon ZZR

The Avon ZZR is a Trackday and Competition Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 11 tire reviews averaging 75% over 41,900 miles driven.

Dry Grip 89%
Wet Grip 61%
Road Feedback 69%
Handling 86%
Wear 70%
Comfort 70%
Buy again 80%

First On MarketJanuary 2019
Wheel Size13 - 13"
Width185 - 215mm
Profile55 - 55
Rolling ResistanceD - D
Wet GripC - C
Noise (dB)72 - 72
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The ZZR is ranked 22nd of 37 Summer Trackday and Competition tires.

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SizeFuelWetNoise
13 inch
185/55 R 13 83 W XLDC72
215/55 R 13 88 WDC72
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Top 3 Avon ZZR Reviews

Given 64% while driving a Audi S3 (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 8,000 average miles
Came on my Audi S3 part worn when I purchased them. Maybe 3-4mm of tread left. Since then I've put on nearly 3k miles and they've performed very well. Grip has been very solid in the dry. Responsiveness has been middle of the road and comfort has been fairly standard. Wet performance however, has been less than stellar. But I don't expect that coming from a performance tire. Overall, I would purchase again. But I tend to prefer Uniroyal Rainsports for their all round coverage and find PS4s to be a bit soft wearing despite their OBVIOUS performance benefits.
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on January 13, 2023
Given 63% while driving a Caterham R400 (205/55 R13) on track for 0 spirited miles
Inherited a Superlight R400 with Avon ZZR 185 / 55 / 13 front , 205 / 55 / 13 back , which I use hill climbing pretty good in dry , fairly progressive but very average in damp , very early breakaway no warning , tires are 4 and 6 years old so might be age , I run 18 psi at a climb , might be too high , are they as good as Toyo R88R that I ran on a Subaru Spec C with 445 bhp , dont quite think so they seem harder and more snappy even in dry
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on June 22, 2021
Given 90% while driving a Ford Rs 1600 bda (225/60 R13 W) on track for 0 miles
Most hef DOT medium
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on August 17, 2019
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Given 86% while driving a Caterham 1.6 K Roadsport (185/55 R15) on track for 2,000 spirited miles
Grippy, stays on boil on consecutive laps and lightweight construction makes it ideal for the likes of the Caterham 7 and Elise. Although not as useful in the wet as the ZZS and not as hardcore as a racing slick, it offers a sensible compromise between both.

I'd suggest this is primarily a track car though, not great for year round road use as it doesn't work well at low temperatures or in any standing water.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on April 5, 2019
Given 75% while driving a Renault Clio 182 Cup Pack (205/50 R15) on a combination of roads for 900 spirited miles
The dry grip from these tires is astounding. It doesn’t matter how hard I try I cannot break traction (on the road) I’m extremely impressed by them. Mine are pumped up to 38psi though as they didn’t perform quality as well at 33. So just be sure to keep the pressure high in them and you’ll be laughing past c63 amgs in the corners.

Wet grip is a very different kettle of fish. You need to slow right down as they’re just outright dangerous. Aquaplanes very easily.
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on August 21, 2018
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Given 73% while driving a Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTD M (225/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 7,500 average miles
I dont drive fast try to keep it smooth ,the fronts didn't last long,and broke away earlier than expected,the Alfa is no go-kart but on these (full set ) it was progressive understeer that let you know you had reached the limits of chassis, good on motorway gave confidence in wet conditions.pulled up well not that upset by uneven surfaces ,
7500 miles out of the fronts,plenty of wear left on rears.will have camber checked ,see if this improves handling
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on February 25, 2017
Given 99% while driving a Lotus Exige S (225/45 R17 W) on track for 1,000 average miles
Love these tires
They are on my Lotus Exige S2
They have done 3000 miles in road trips to track days
6 full track days and still got 3mm tread on the rears (5mm fronts)
fantastic in the dry & still good in the wet.
Other Lotus guys rate them better than Yoko 48 / toyo r888

Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on November 20, 2014
Given 83% while driving a Caterham R400 (215/55 R13) on track for 2,000 spirited miles
I use this tire on my Caterham, gives astonishing levels of grip in the dry but not so much in the wet (It is a trackday/race tire after all!) would highly recommend for track users
Helpful 52 - tire reviewed on September 6, 2012
Given 63% while driving a Maserati 3200GT (235/40 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
these wore unevenly at the correct pressures. i managed to destroy the sidewall of one of them on a pothole, which was both surprising and unwelcome. they have been good tires generally although tendency to light up the rears when pushing it so i dont think the grip is the best, however the car has a lot to add to this!
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on February 16, 2012
Given 73% while driving a Maserati 3200GT (225/65 R18) on mostly country roads for 7,000 spirited miles
good value tire, good in the wet, a little prone to flat spots when left for a while, they wear well. Side wall quite thin does not protect rims at all.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on August 3, 2011