Comparison: Avon ZZ5 vs. Bridgestone Potenza S001 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Great Britain (Avon) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Avon is a brand that belongs to the Cooper group. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Avon (35%). But when it comes to comparing Avon ZZ5 and Bridgestone Potenza S001, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Avon ZZ5 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Bridgestone Potenza S001 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the ZZ5 and the Potenza S001 were tested.