New tyres. Avon vs Hankook

daveycooper · 17th April 2018, 13:01

Looking to renew my 215/55/16 tyres

Narrowed choice down to:
Avon zv7
Or
Hankook Ventus prime 3 k125

Does anyone have these on their vehicle?

In independent tests the hankooks get superb reviews, but the Avons are close behind.

mac61 · 17th April 2018, 13:53

I have been using the Avon zv7 for over a year and 8k miles on a 2012 Saab 9-3, 225 45 17 very quiet and very little wear

Den · 17th April 2018, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac61

I have been using the Avon zv7 for over a year and 8k miles on a 2012 Saab 9-3, 225 45 17 very quiet and very little wear

I've used Hankook Ventus prime 3 times on 2 75's and no problems. I've seen them fitted to BM's.

daveycooper · 17th April 2018, 15:24

Great, thanks for this, going with the hankooks this time!

shadysadie · 17th April 2018, 15:56

Too late I fear, but plus 1 for the Avons - exceptionally quiet and outstanding wet grip.

Gren 24 · 17th April 2018, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadysadie

Too late I fear, but plus 1 for the Avons - exceptionally quiet and outstanding wet grip.

Will second that. I have put 4 on my Tourer last March Avon ZV5 and hardly warn to. So Im pleased with them.

daveycooper · 17th April 2018, 17:35

Couldnt order hankooks today due to supply issue so still open to recommendations. I thought the price difference was almost nothing but due to an error on my behalf, the Avons are actually £12/corner cheaper, so £48 cheaper overall. Dilemas!

Can anyone comment on grip of Avons in dry/in general?

Thanks
Davey

hrissim · 17th April 2018, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveycooper

Couldnt order hankooks today due to supply issue so still open to recommendations. I thought the price difference was almost nothing but due to an error on my behalf, the Avons are actually £12/corner cheaper, so £48 cheaper overall. Dilemas!

Buy Uniroyal Rainsport 3.
I`m living in a country with less rain than the UK and bought these excellent on wet road conditions tires.
The tyre behavior on wet conditions is crucial...

Fusilier · 17th April 2018, 17:40

Davey

This might help you

www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Avon/ZV7.htm

Stu

daveycooper · 17th April 2018, 17:44

Cheers stu, unfortunately Ive obsessed over this site and the various tests already! The avons are generally placed average however owner reviews, including but not limited to the lads on here, are very favourable. I’m sure the Avons are a sound choice and I’m leaning back there on price alone. But i hear v gd things about hankooks including brother in law who has them on a golf

17th April 2018, 13:01	#1
daveycooper Avid contributor 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: newcastle Posts: 150 Thanks: 23 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	New tyres. Avon vs Hankook Looking to renew my 215/55/16 tyres Narrowed choice down to: Avon zv7 Or Hankook Ventus prime 3 k125 Does anyone have these on their vehicle? In independent tests the hankooks get superb reviews, but the Avons are close behind.

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mac61 Loves to post MG ZT 260 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 331 Thanks: 91 Thanked 56 Times in 47 Posts	I have been using the Avon zv7 for over a year and 8k miles on a 2012 Saab 9-3, 225 45 17 very quiet and very little wear Last edited by mac61; 17th April 2018 at 13:56.. Reason: miss quoted

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17th April 2018, 15:24	#4
daveycooper Avid contributor 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: newcastle Posts: 150 Thanks: 23 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Great, thanks for this, going with the hankooks this time!

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shadysadie Loves to post BRG Connie Auto KV6, Dorchester red Jap. spec. Auto KV6 and 1967 Volvo 122S "Amazon" Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 310 Thanks: 234 Thanked 90 Times in 60 Posts	Too late I fear, but plus 1 for the Avons - exceptionally quiet and outstanding wet grip.

17th April 2018, 17:35	#7
daveycooper Avid contributor 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: newcastle Posts: 150 Thanks: 23 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Couldnt order hankooks today due to supply issue so still open to recommendations. I thought the price difference was almost nothing but due to an error on my behalf, the Avons are actually £12/corner cheaper, so £48 cheaper overall. Dilemas! Can anyone comment on grip of Avons in dry/in general? Thanks Davey

17th April 2018, 17:44	#10
daveycooper Avid contributor 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: newcastle Posts: 150 Thanks: 23 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Cheers stu, unfortunately Ive obsessed over this site and the various tests already! The avons are generally placed average however owner reviews, including but not limited to the lads on here, are very favourable. I’m sure the Avons are a sound choice and I’m leaning back there on price alone. But i hear v gd things about hankooks including brother in law who has them on a golf