tyres

This is the Forum for all your Citroen Technical Questions, Problems or Advice.

Moderator: RichardW

Post Reply
boristhespie
Posts: 906
Joined: 07 May 2009, 19:51
Location: Angus
My Cars:
x 1

tyres

Post by boristhespie »

Anyone heard of Avon tyres. Are they any good and would they last on the front of a Cit think the model would be the ZV3s (?)
C'est pas possible!
User avatar
myglaren
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 25362
Joined: 02 Mar 2008, 13:30
Location: Washington
My Cars: Mazda 6
Ooops.
Previously:
2009 Honda Civic :(
C5, C5, Xantia, BX, GS, Visa.
R4, R11TXE, R14, R30TX
x 4888

Re: tyres

Post by myglaren »

Never heard anything positive about Avon tyres.

Or make-up.
RichardW
Forum Treasurer
Posts: 10812
Joined: 07 Aug 2002, 17:12
Location: United Kingdom
My Cars: MK2 '17 C4GP 1.6 BlueHDi 120
'13 3008 1.6 HDi GripControl
x 983

Re: tyres

Post by RichardW »

Think they're UK based, and pushed by National tyres. I had a pair of ZV5s on one of my Xantias and I wouldn't have them again - they were noisy and didn't last very long. I've been very pleased with a number of Toyo Proxes CF1s I've had on various cars - they are a bit soft, but this is made up by the fact that they are pretty cheap.
Richard W
Northern_Mike

Re: tyres

Post by Northern_Mike »

boristhespie wrote:Anyone heard of Avon tyres. Are they any good and would they last on the front of a Cit think the model would be the ZV3s (?)
Apart from the Matadors I put on the Berlingo, I've always put Avons on my cars since, oh, about 2002. Had them on Saab 900 Turbos, XMs, Xantias, MX5s.. I like them. Plenty of wet grip, not too noisy, plenty of grip in the dry on an MX5. Nice tyre for the price. Never had any problems with wear.

http://whichtyres.com/2012/05/a-look-at-avon-tyres/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Toyo proxes are another decent tyre for the price.

Citroenmad will shortly be along to explain further..
Richard_C
(Donor 2016)
Posts: 535
Joined: 15 Oct 2011, 17:31
Location: Cambridge, England
My Cars: C4 Picasso 1.6 Blue Hdi 120 Manual Excl+ 2016
C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Auto Flair 2017
x 99

Re: tyres

Post by Richard_C »

Avon were one of the top brands up to about the mid 70's. In the UK it was Dunlop or Avon if you wanted to go fast in a road car. Motorsport, notably rallying but they even won Le Mans aeons ago. Standard fit on Rolls Royce once upon a time. Now part of the Cooper Tire and Rubber Company of the USA.

You don't hear much about them now but I think they might still have some racing involvement in the lesser formulae.

As for their current road tyres, don't really know. Their quality control should be OK because the big brands can't afford bad press.
Richard_C

Current: , C4 Picasso 120 BlueHdi, C3 1.2 Auto
Past Citroens: Dyane (x2), 2CV, Visa, BX (x2), Xantia, Xsara Picasso, C3 (x2) C5 X7 Tourer, Synergie 1.9TD, C1
Others: Hillman Hunter, Cortina Mk 1, Maxi, VW Type 2, Granada, SAAB 900, SAAB 9-5, R5 Gordini
LeWaftBarge
Posts: 51
Joined: 15 May 2013, 09:26
Location:
My Cars:

Re: tyres

Post by LeWaftBarge »

Several people whose opinion I value swear by them for a brilliant all-rounder, namely ZV5's. I'll be replacing the Xantias tyres for them soon.
User avatar
qprdude
Posts: 1754
Joined: 06 Apr 2012, 18:56
Location: Woking, Surrey
My Cars: Renault 5 TS, Renault 14ts, Citroen C5 Mk1, Renault Clio sport, Renault Laguna Privilege. Citroen C5 X7 Exclusive. Citroen DS5 D/sport . And around 25+ other brands from Morris Oxford to S Type jag and most things between.
x 10

Re: tyres

Post by qprdude »

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Avon/ZV3.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The figures don't look too good, but the averages are compiled from independent reviews from members of the public, so I suppose it's kind of more real than a motoring magazine, or a tyre company with a sales agenda.
Tyres are not something to be stinted on, but when you have a limited budget you have to compromise.
The best advice is, if you have a budget tyre, don't expect a premium drive. Budget tyres are OK if you drive within their, and your limitations. Yes, all manufacturers say their product is as good as the expensive stuff but it's probably not true.
Don't expect miracle longevity or performance and the Avons should be OK.
Basically, if you ask 50 people for their thoughts on a particular tyre, you will get at least 20 different opinions, and opinions are based on the individuals experience with the tyre. Some will say they are rubbish, because they drive like boy racers on a budget tyre. Others will say they don't last, because they have to be first away from the traffic lights and round the roundabout. Some will say they are great in the wet because the only drive to the shops at 30 mph and never need to brake hard. All opinions.
If it's what you can afford, go with it, but get a feel for them before entering a rally! :wink:

( I have Federals on my C5 2.2 HDI and have heard horror stories about them, but I have had absolutely no problems over 7,000 miles so far. They were on the car when I bought it and show very little wear up to now)
Rick.

2013 Citroen DS 5 D/Sport
2007 Renault Clio Campus sport. 1.2l

Sometimes the change doesn't work.
Gibbo2286
(Donor 2020)
Posts: 7170
Joined: 08 Jun 2011, 18:04
Location: GL15***
My Cars: 2006 C5 2.0 Litre HDI VTR Automatic Estate.(now sold on)
Currently Renault Zoe 2014 ZE
x 2500

Re: tyres

Post by Gibbo2286 »

http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/about-avon" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Man is, by nature, a lazy beast, he does not need twice encouraging to do nothing.
Peter.N.
Moderating Team
Posts: 11563
Joined: 02 Apr 2005, 16:11
Location: Charmouth,Dorset
My Cars: Currently:

C5 X7 VTR + Satnav Hdi estate Silver
C5 X7 VTR + Hdi Estate 2008 Red

In the past: 3, CX td Safaris and about 7, XM td estates. Lovely cars.
x 1199

Re: tyres

Post by Peter.N. »

Avon have been about for a long time, I had them on my 1939 Ford Prefect! From what I remember they don't wear very well. I am at present using Nexen, the wear is not quite as good as some others but for comfort and low road noise they are the best I have come across.

Peter
Last edited by Peter.N. on 07 Jun 2013, 11:41, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
qprdude
Posts: 1754
Joined: 06 Apr 2012, 18:56
Location: Woking, Surrey
My Cars: Renault 5 TS, Renault 14ts, Citroen C5 Mk1, Renault Clio sport, Renault Laguna Privilege. Citroen C5 X7 Exclusive. Citroen DS5 D/sport . And around 25+ other brands from Morris Oxford to S Type jag and most things between.
x 10

Re: tyres

Post by qprdude »

Unfortunately, Avon don't list tyres for my car.
Rick.

2013 Citroen DS 5 D/Sport
2007 Renault Clio Campus sport. 1.2l

Sometimes the change doesn't work.
User avatar
waynedance
Posts: 973
Joined: 29 May 2011, 22:56
Location:
My Cars:
x 8

Re: tyres

Post by waynedance »

I use Kumho tyres and on second set (change at 3mm). Did have some new budget nonsense on when i got the car but soon binned them.
Volvo S80 D5.........
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
User avatar
Old-Guy
Posts: 1798
Joined: 11 Sep 2008, 12:08
Location: Gloucestershire
My Cars: 2011 Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ 1.6HDi in Kyanos Blue
1995 Xantia Estate SX 1.9TD in Vert Vega "The Green Lady" - now owned by XanTom
1998 Xantia 2.1 VXD Estate in Mauritius Blue - R.I.P. (terminal tin-worm)
x 17

Re: tyres

Post by Old-Guy »

I had a pair of ZV3s on the front of the green lady until last November. I can't remember how well they wore, but the wet grip and braking was good. Downside was they were relatively noisy - the set of Goodyear Ultragrip 8s that some lucky Frenchman will get cheap :cry: were amazing in all departments tho' I didn't have them long enough to find out how well they wore (not too well I suspect).
2011 Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ 1.6HDi in Kyanos Blue
1995 Xantia Estate SX 1.9TD in Vert Vega "The Green Lady" - after 11 years now owned by XanTom
1998 Xantia 2.1 VXD Estate in Mauritius Blue - R.I.P. (terminal tin-worm)
JohnD
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 2632
Joined: 14 Mar 2001, 23:41
Location: Epsom, Surrey
My Cars: 2010 Citroen C5-X7 tourer
1998 Citroen Saxo 1.5D
2018 Citroen C4-B7
1998 Peugeot 306. 1.9D
2011 Citroen C1
x 72
Contact:

Re: tyres

Post by JohnD »

I've used Avons for the front rims on both the C5 and the Xsara. 215s on the C5 and 195s on the Xsara. I found no fault with them other than the fact that they lasted less than 19000 miles on the C5. On the Xsara they did a bit better at 24K.
2010 C5 X7 VTR+Nav 160
1998 1.5 Saxo
1998 Pug 306 1.9D
2018 C4 B7 VTR+
2011 Citroen C1
Post Reply