Avon ZZ3's

ShayClk

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Anyone had any experiance with the Avon's?? Read a couple of reviews where they wer pitched above the likes of the Eagle F1's!

And at £66 a corner they sound quite attractive
 

Ad Lav

vRS...
Nov 10, 2006
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Kent
Mate has them on his Subaru and swears by them - that said he has 4WD...

They are basically cheaper Yokohama's that grip in the wet.
 

ShayClk

Guest
Ahh ok, Well they're reviewed as being able to perform in the dry aswell, bt not Wear that great!

Conclusion: Decent Pair of Winter Boots :D
 

pete34a

Active Member
Jan 9, 2009
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I put ZZ3's on all. That was nearly a year ago and I'm impressed - good, consistant grip in the wet and dry. Much better than my old P-Zero neros.

I've done 10k miles and I reckon there's another 5k in the fronts. The rears have hardly worn. I've heard they are prone to punctures but I haven't had any problems.

I'm sure more expensive tyres perform better, but these are a great performance/budget compromise. Really good value IMO
 

TazB

Xbox Gamer Tag = TazCupra
Mar 23, 2007
666
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Glasgow
15k and they need replacing, is this normal!? My Cupra is on 23k miles now and still has the original tyres which seem to be fine for many more!

aye right you're no driving it correctly :p my front originals only lasted 9k lol and im due another set soonish.
 

joesmad4it

Cupra TD-aight!
Mar 11, 2008
229
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Wickford - Essex
aye right you're no driving it correctly :p my front originals only lasted 9k lol and im due another set soonish.

With an average of 34mpg in a TDI your def not a Sunday driver ;) maybe the previous owner was and I'm about to find out how quick they wear having 60 more bhp than my other one as I've only done 4k so far :)
 

TazB

Xbox Gamer Tag = TazCupra
Mar 23, 2007
666
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Glasgow
With an average of 34mpg in a TDI your def not a Sunday driver ;) maybe the previous owner was and I'm about to find out how quick they wear having 60 more bhp than my other one as I've only done 4k so far :)

thats my winter mpg ;)

and it doesnt help that i do 5 mile journey in stop start traffic only takes 15min max. i do like to accelerate hard in 2nd gear :D
 

turbopete

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I put Eagle f1's up front to replace some pacific rimmers (thank you previous owner) and think they are great performers across the board (although this snow can be a challenge!!!) They were £140 each- £66 is amazing! Are they really better?!
 

TazB

Xbox Gamer Tag = TazCupra
Mar 23, 2007
666
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Glasgow
from what ive read the mid range (£60-80) tyres are just as good grip wise but wear quicker than the premium £150 tyres. i wonder if there's any scientific test been done out there.
 

turbopete

Guest
Depending how much quicker, could be worth a punt! That's a decent saving- and as I'm not track day-ing or racing they shouldn't get shredded too fast!
 

ShayClk

Guest
haha, well think im defo gna opt for them! cant b worse than my Turanza's they dont wear, or perform especially on the front. at £66 a corner seems like a bargain!!!
 

turbopete

Guest
Turanza's.... hmmm, they sound like they would give my old elang perdana's a run for their money!! Lol!!
 

joesmad4it

Cupra TD-aight!
Mar 11, 2008
229
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Wickford - Essex
Why not get Toyo Proxes T1-R's from Blackcircles as every one rates them highly and they are £70 a corner delivered (which if you know a garage that will filt, align and balance for cheap is a steal)
 

Digger

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Aug 7, 2005
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RCT South Wales
I'm running Avon's on my PD160 at the moment. Had toyo's on there prior to that and there is very little in it. I think the Avon's wear a little better and grip is about the same.
 
Had Avons on mine (just changed back to my standard wheels) and even with my "spirited" :whistle: driving the wear wasn't too bad

Must admit I didn't feel they gripped as well in the wet but very good in the dry
 

turbopete

Guest
Look like the only deciding factor between the avon's and toyo's is the price then- either way they look pretty good all round!!
 

RachIbiza

Jeremy Kyle is my idol
Apr 3, 2008
222
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Portsmouth
ive got this tyres had them on for nearly a year and they are good, i thought i would struggle with them alot more in this weather but they've been good, i used to run toyo t1r's on my corolla and i find the avon's better!