Avon or Bridgestone? Which is best?

jim_k · 24th June 2019, 22:54

Hi,

I'm in need of 2 new tyres. 195/65R15 to be exact. Last time I was in Costco I think the price was circa £55 for Bridgestone. I looked at Black Circles and they have Avon at ~£50.

I want to keep cost down. Any advice on which make best or is there anything else I should know (low cost good make I'm not aware of)?

Cheers,

Jim

Mike Trident · 24th June 2019, 23:19

I fitted a pair of Avon on mine, and they work ok.
I picked the Avon simply because they are highly rated in the wet, and at least it's a brand I have heard of.

macafee2 · 25th June 2019, 06:49

Both are good brands.

macafee2

Avulon · 25th June 2019, 07:31

If you look at the (mandatory) tyre information, all car tyres are given a rating for Dry & wet grip and economy ('A' being the best). And also they are given a dB rating for how much road noise they make. Unfortunately no rating for longevity (mileage before worn out). Use these ratings to help inform your decision. Also sites like blackcircles carry many tyre reviews from the public which can be useful to check. Asking brand v brand makes no sense as they'll be several different options (tyre models) from each brand that could be used.

Mike Trident · 25th June 2019, 07:51

Mine are ZV7 in 16" by the way

ZedTeeT · 25th June 2019, 07:56

Well I found that Avons tend to be better value as Bridgestone are a big name and you pay a bit extra for that. Doubt there is much in it performance wise.

Personally I don't put much faith in these modern tyre ratings. Through experience, I've had B wet rated tyres that were poor in the wet and D rated ones that were pretty good. It's the manufacturers that put these ratings on, not an independent body.

As far as I'm concerned, they lie!

tourer · 25th June 2019, 08:35

What would swing it for me would be the fitting service you get at Costco. Used them for many years and cannot praise them enough,in particular the Derby branch.

Arctic · 25th June 2019, 09:04

What tyres do you have on at the moment? I personally will never have mixed tyres on any of my cars, I like to have all four/five tyres the same make & brand.

I have had Bridgestone in the past and found them to be quite noisy on the road, never had Avon so can not comment.

smudge.g · 25th June 2019, 10:18

I've been using Avon ZV7s now for a year or so and do prefer them over the other similar priced tyres available. Mine came from blackcircles too but with the mileage that I cover each month, around 1500 miles, they dont last more than 6 months before i have to change them. However, the wear is only ever on the edges, not the whole tread.

Mike Trident · 25th June 2019, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudge.g

I've been using Avon ZV7s now for a year or so and do prefer them over the other similar priced tyres available. Mine came from blackcircles too but with the mileage that I cover each month, around 1500 miles, they dont last more than 6 months before i have to change them. However, the wear is only ever on the edges, not the whole tread.

Sounds like you may need a 4 wheel alignment check.

I have done over 10k miles with the Avon s on the rear and there is no sign of edge wear.

24th June 2019, 22:54	#1
jim_k Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Reading Posts: 199 Thanks: 47 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	Avon or Bridgestone? Which is best? Hi, I'm in need of 2 new tyres. 195/65R15 to be exact. Last time I was in Costco I think the price was circa £55 for Bridgestone. I looked at Black Circles and they have Avon at ~£50. I want to keep cost down. Any advice on which make best or is there anything else I should know (low cost good make I'm not aware of)? Cheers, Jim

24th June 2019, 23:19	#2
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I fitted a pair of Avon on mine, and they work ok. I picked the Avon simply because they are highly rated in the wet, and at least it's a brand I have heard of. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

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25th June 2019, 07:51	#5
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Mine are ZV7 in 16" by the way __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

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ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Well I found that Avons tend to be better value as Bridgestone are a big name and you pay a bit extra for that. Doubt there is much in it performance wise. Personally I don't put much faith in these modern tyre ratings. Through experience, I've had B wet rated tyres that were poor in the wet and D rated ones that were pretty good. It's the manufacturers that put these ratings on, not an independent body. As far as I'm concerned, they lie! __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

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tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	What would swing it for me would be the fitting service you get at Costco. Used them for many years and cannot praise them enough,in particular the Derby branch.

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Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	What tyres do you have on at the moment? I personally will never have mixed tyres on any of my cars, I like to have all four/five tyres the same make & brand. I have had Bridgestone in the past and found them to be quite noisy on the road, never had Avon so can not comment. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

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smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	I've been using Avon ZV7s now for a year or so and do prefer them over the other similar priced tyres available. Mine came from blackcircles too but with the mileage that I cover each month, around 1500 miles, they dont last more than 6 months before i have to change them. However, the wear is only ever on the edges, not the whole tread. __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers