Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Avon ZV7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Achilles ATR Sport 2 and Avon ZV7 appear in 9 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Achilles ATR Sport 2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Avon ZV7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Avon ZV7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Achilles ATR Sport 2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Avon ZV7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Achilles ATR Sport 2 | Avon ZV7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 20.7 | 17.0 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 79.9 | 80.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Achilles ATR Sport 2
Avon ZV7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Achilles ATR Sport 2 | Avon ZV7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 22.5 1 | Avg rank 17.8 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 18.1 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 17.3 | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 19.5 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 9.7 1 | Achilles ATR Sport 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 17.8, compared to 22.5 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
☀️ Dry: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 18.1, compared to 20.0 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to 17.3 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
📏 Mileage: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 19.5, compared to no data for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Avon ZV7
The Achilles ATR Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.7 for the Avon ZV7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Achilles ATR Sport 2 or Avon ZV7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Avon ZV7 ranks higher on average than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Avon ZV7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Achilles ATR Sport 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Avon ZV7 ranks better than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Avon ZV7 shows better mileage performance than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Achilles ATR Sport 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Avon ZV7 in 7, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →