Avon ZV7 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5: 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 Sumitomo HTR Z5 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 Avon ZV7 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Sumitomo HTR Z5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, 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 Sumitomo HTR Z5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Avon ZV7 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Sumitomo HTR Z5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Avon ZV7 | Sumitomo HTR Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 17.0 | 12.7 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.5 | 83 |
Tire Lab Score
Avon ZV7
Sumitomo HTR Z5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Avon ZV7 | Sumitomo HTR Z5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.8 1 | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Sumitomo HTR Z5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 18.1 1 | Avg rank 12.0 1 | Sumitomo HTR Z5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 14.0 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 19.5 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.7 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Avon ZV7 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Sumitomo HTR Z5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 17.8 for the Avon ZV7.
☀️ Dry: Avon ZV7 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Sumitomo HTR Z5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to 18.1 for the Avon ZV7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Avon ZV7 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
📏 Mileage: Avon ZV7 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 19.5, compared to no data for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
🔋 Efficiency: Avon ZV7 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 9.7, compared to no data for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Avon ZV7 or Sumitomo HTR Z5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sumitomo HTR Z5 ranks higher on average than the Avon ZV7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sumitomo HTR Z5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Avon ZV7 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 Sumitomo HTR Z5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Avon ZV7 shows better mileage performance than the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Avon ZV7 appears in 7 independent tests, Sumitomo HTR Z5 in 2, 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 →