Vreds ultra or Avon ZZ5?

mistryn · 02-22-2012, 02:47 PM

I have decided to ditch the runflats and go over to the non run flat side

I have narrowed it down to the above 2 brands in relation to my budget and have read various reviews on the tyre review website but undecided which to go for

The only negative I have read about the Vreds is the wear rate but apart from that postive reviews/great looking tread/pattern and very good value for its price range

The avon zz5 also have good reviews and not read any negatives but there does only seem to be a handfull of reviews about this tyre (maybe good or bad?). Agaain the tread with the deep grooves look good for in the wet?

Does anyone have expereince of either of these, particularly the Avon ZZ5?

YvesD · 02-22-2012, 03:29 PM

Vreds here

shortie · 02-22-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by YvesD

Vreds here

whats the noise level like?

makkan00 · 02-22-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YvesD

Vreds here

I am on Avon ZZ5, and cant wait to go back to Vreds Ultra.

I personally found that Avon zz5 wear quicker and wet grip is poor compared to Vreds Ultra.

Defo Vreds Ultra. Go for it.

YvesD · 02-22-2012, 03:57 PM

Ahem...

Just my opinion but of all the brands I've tried so far, Bridgestone, Conti, Goodyear, Vred, these are second only to the OEM Bridgestones for road noise.

Yves

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whats the noise level like?

ed335d · 02-22-2012, 04:13 PM

I've had no issues with Vred wear, nearly 20k on my last set of rears

zltm089 · 02-22-2012, 04:47 PM

vreds here!!!

Good grip in the wet and in the dry its similar to potenzas. Handling and ride quality better. ( I felt that suspension was less firm after the change and bit more roll, but for fast uk road driving, this is actually better IMO)

Overall, better than shitty bridgestone rft and value for money.

mistryn · 02-23-2012, 02:03 AM

Thanks all, vreds it isv:-)

shortie · 02-23-2012, 03:38 AM

Currently got Bridgestone rft's on the rear and yokahoma rft's on the front.

Want to drop the rft's in the next couple of months. Previously liked Goodyear eagle f1 assyemetrics (spelt that wrong lol) but rated them for grip wear an noise on my old ST.

02-22-2012, 02:47 PM	#1
mistryn Colonel 147 Rep 2,048 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	Vreds ultra or Avon ZZ5? I have decided to ditch the runflats and go over to the non run flat side I have narrowed it down to the above 2 brands in relation to my budget and have read various reviews on the tyre review website but undecided which to go for The only negative I have read about the Vreds is the wear rate but apart from that postive reviews/great looking tread/pattern and very good value for its price range The avon zz5 also have good reviews and not read any negatives but there does only seem to be a handfull of reviews about this tyre (maybe good or bad?). Agaain the tread with the deep grooves look good for in the wet? Does anyone have expereince of either of these, particularly the Avon ZZ5?
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YvesD Lamininist 82 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: Carbon Black X5M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (3)	Vreds here
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ed335d Major General 140 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	I've had no issues with Vred wear, nearly 20k on my last set of rears __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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zltm089 Banned 243 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	vreds here!!! Good grip in the wet and in the dry its similar to potenzas. Handling and ride quality better. ( I felt that suspension was less firm after the change and bit more roll, but for fast uk road driving, this is actually better IMO) Overall, better than shitty bridgestone rft and value for money.
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mistryn Colonel 147 Rep 2,048 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	Thanks all, vreds it isv:-)
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shortie Lieutenant 48 Rep 573 Posts Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK iTrader: (0)	Currently got Bridgestone rft's on the rear and yokahoma rft's on the front. Want to drop the rft's in the next couple of months. Previously liked Goodyear eagle f1 assyemetrics (spelt that wrong lol) but rated them for grip wear an noise on my old ST.
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