Alliance 030EX 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 Alliance 030EX and Avon ZV7 appear in 8 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 Alliance 030EX performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Avon ZV7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 Alliance 030EX and Avon ZV7 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Alliance 030EX's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Alliance 030EX | Avon ZV7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 7 |
| Best rank | #10 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 32.0 | 17.0 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 80.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Alliance 030EX
Avon ZV7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Alliance 030EX | Avon ZV7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 50.0 | Avg rank 17.8 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 19.0 | Avg rank 18.1 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 19.5 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 9.7 1 | Avon ZV7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Alliance 030EX vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 17.8, compared to 50.0 for the Alliance 030EX.
☀️ Dry: Alliance 030EX vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 18.1, compared to 19.0 for the Alliance 030EX.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Alliance 030EX vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
📏 Mileage: Alliance 030EX vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 19.5, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
🔋 Efficiency: Alliance 030EX vs Avon ZV7
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 9.7, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Alliance 030EX or Avon ZV7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Avon ZV7 ranks higher on average than the Alliance 030EX.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Avon ZV7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Alliance 030EX 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 Alliance 030EX.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Avon ZV7 shows better mileage performance than the Alliance 030EX.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Alliance 030EX appears in 1 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 →