Avon ZV7 vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Avon ZV7 and Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 appear in 9 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Avon ZV7 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 2 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Avon ZV7 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Avon ZV7 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 17.0 | 16.1 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.5 | 82.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Avon ZV7
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Avon ZV7 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.8 1 | Avg rank 14.7 1 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 18.1 1 | Avg rank 23.5 | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 19.5 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.7 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
💧 Wet: Avon ZV7 vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.7, compared to 17.8 for the Avon ZV7.
☀️ Dry: Avon ZV7 vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 18.1, compared to 23.5 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Avon ZV7 vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 14.0 for the Avon ZV7.
📏 Mileage: Avon ZV7 vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 19.5, compared to no data for the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Avon ZV7 vs Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 9.7, compared to no data for the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Avon ZV7 or Gislaved Ultra Speed 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 ranks higher on average than the Avon ZV7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Avon ZV7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 ranks better than the Avon ZV7.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Avon ZV7 shows better mileage performance than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Avon ZV7 appears in 7 independent tests, Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →