Had my Avon Gripster on rear only (on front is original Tourance 8400 miles) and done about 800 miles now and I really rate the Avon on both wet and dry road conditions which at present is mostly wet!

Avon state 80% on road and 20% off. I will be using next month on a long distance green lane which is a bit mud-a bit stoney and semi-metalled in places so i will report back after this on the off road side of things.

The Distanzia I find look too close to the Tourance pattern and are I agree more road biased like the Tourance. I think Avon say 90% road against 10% off road.

The Gripster on the rear has 10mm of tread when new which is deep and the compound is sticky so grip good on road for sure. After about 800 miles its worn 1mm which is good in my opinon.

Gripster is cheaper than the Distanzia too by about �15.

All in all so far I am happy but like all tyres only time will tell!