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Accelera Iota ST68

Touring Summer

The Accelera Iota ST68 is a budget summer touring tyre with favourable owner reports for dry and wet grip, comfort and purchase price. Vibration at motorway speeds is a recurring complaint, while noise and tread life receive mixed feedback.

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Owners say 73% from 26 owner reviews 63% would buy again Read the reviews
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Strengths & weaknesses Dry-road grip Low purchase price Recurring motorway-speed vibration Summarised from owner reviews

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 26owner reviews
  • 267,335miles driven
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Tyre Reviews Score

Accelera Iota ST68

6.7/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 26 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews26 owner reviews · rated 73% 36% 63%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 37%
Combined 39% 6.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 63% of this score. The other 37% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range91 sizes available

215-325Width30-70Profile16-24Rim90-118 T-YLoad/Speed Index2018First On Market

EU LabelAcross 91 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-72dB

Popular sizes255/45 R20225/45 R17265/55 R19265/35 R22275/40 R22315/35 R20
Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the Accelera Iota ST68 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Accelera Iota ST68 is expected to last around 16,600 miles (26,715 km).
What do owners say about the Accelera Iota ST68?
Across 26 owner ratings the Accelera Iota ST68 averages 73%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 59% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Accelera Iota ST68's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Accelera Iota ST68 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 68 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Accelera Iota ST68?
Owners rate the Accelera Iota ST68 7.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 24 reviews.
How well do the Accelera Iota ST68 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Accelera Iota ST68 7.2 out of 10 for wear across 24 reviews. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,300 miles.
More questions about the Accelera Iota ST68 (5)
Would owners buy the Accelera Iota ST68 again?
63% of owners say they would buy the Accelera Iota ST68 again, based on the 24 owner reviews that answered the question. 42% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Accelera Iota ST68's dry grip?
Of the 24 owner reviews analysed for the Accelera Iota ST68, 10 mention dry grip: 10 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "cannot fault the grip in the dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Accelera Iota ST68's value for money?
Of the 24 owner reviews analysed for the Accelera Iota ST68, 10 mention value for money: 9 praise it (good value) and 1 criticise it (poor value). One owner wrote: "Incredible value for money, they performed as well as Premium brands if not better". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Accelera Iota ST68's tread life?
Of the 24 owner reviews analysed for the Accelera Iota ST68, 9 mention tread life: 6 praise it (long-lasting) and 3 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "3 1/2 years later we have covered 21,000 miles and the edges are just going off". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Accelera Iota ST68 come in?
The Accelera Iota ST68 is available in 128 sizes, ranging from 215-325/30-70 R16-24.
Owner Questions (1)
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Are Accelera Iota ST68 is good for EV ??
November 27, 2023
We've seen no rolling resistance data for the Accelera Iota ST68 so can't tell you about its energy use, however its wet grip will be lower than a premium tyre.

Accelera Iota ST68 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 24 reviews

Owners of the Accelera Iota ST68 most often praise its dry grip and low purchase price, with favourable wet-grip reports too. Ride comfort also attracts more praise than criticism, although opinions on road noise are divided. The main concern is vibration at motorway speeds, raised by around a third of owners, sometimes persisting after repeated balancing. Tread life varies: several mid-life and end-of-life accounts describe useful mileage, while others report early replacement or rapid wear. The balance of feedback is positive, but the vibration reports are substantial enough to weigh against the price advantage.

What owners mention most counted across 24 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 26 ratings

  • Owner score 73%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Wet Grip 76%
  • Comfort 74%
  • Wear 72%
  • Road Feedback 70%
  • Handling 70%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 50%

“Like what others have said these tyres cause some odd vibrations at 60+ I’ve even had them road force balanced which helped a bit but due to the high road force you can still feel it. Would not recommend them.”

  • Audi Q5
Read full review → 893 found this helpful
Most critical 33%

“Terrible tyres that vibrated had them rebalanced 4 times. Conclusion by tyre fitters was they were out of round. Garage that supplied them brand new with the car didn’t want to know and Accelera wanted proof of purchase...”

  • 4,000 miles
Read full review → 5 found this helpful
Longest term 84%

“In October 2019 I needed to change all 4 tyres on my Audi Q5. I took into consideration that I was going to be driving on a long holiday to Italy in June 2020, so I did some research and tried to get the best set of low...”

  • Audi Q5
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 851 found this helpful

All 24 Accelera Iota ST68 reviews

Score spread across 22 written reviews
89%
Member
Mid-Life

Very quiet with good wet and dry grip. Incredible value for money, they performed as well as Premium brands if not better. Have fitted a set of four to my next car.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 0
  1. Initial Impressions84% 20,000 miles
    Positively surprised by the overall performance of these Tyres. Budget priced but quiet and cannot fault the grip in the dry and especially in the wet which is where I thought they would be susceptible. Fitted to a Range Rover they have now done over 20,000 miles and still have a good few thousand miles left in them. I had just bought the Car and after considerable expense in the initial Car purchase put these Tyres on with the intention of upgrading them to a set of the well known brands later on when finances permitted. I honestly can't fault them and shocked at how well they are performing to the extent that I will be replacing them with the same when they eventually wear out. I drive around 25K miles a year and have done for over 40 years and these tyres are as good as any I have experienced in fact even better than some of the more popular German, Italian and French brands which are literally double the price and then some. In the past I have bought some budget tyres and instantly regretted it realising it was a false economy but these Accelera ST's have totally surpassed my expectations.
33%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • 265/55 R19
  • 4,000 miles

Terrible tyres that vibrated had them rebalanced 4 times. Conclusion by tyre fitters was they were out of round. Garage that supplied them brand new with the car didn’t want to know and Accelera wanted proof of purchase from the garage who wouldn’t provide it. Ended up swapping them for Michelins which were like heaven transformed the car. Would never touch Accelerra with a barge pole -poor tyre and poor customer service.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 5
79%
Member
Initial Impressions

Good tyres long lasting decent grip and cheap

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 4

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10%
Member
Initial Impressions

Tyres became unable to balance, wheel wobble at 65mph.
Replaced them as obviously defective.

52%
Member
Initial Impressions
On a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. Tires gave confidence for 10,000-12,000 miles. Needed to be replaced at 15,000 miles. I had fiber showing at 18,000 miles. NOT a long lasting tire.

Traction was ok during lifetime. Not recommended for snow or ice.

I know mileage is not to be expected at this price point, but personally, I'd buy a set of used tires of a reputable brand for this price and expect them to last longer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 107
97%
Member
Initial Impressions
I fitted a set of four these on My BMW X6 30d
22 inch Wheels
Although I've given them all 10 star ratings the most important thing I've got to say is they work just fine. I don't race my car around a track where I live there's quite a bit of traffic which I generally just go with the flow. If it's raining heavily I adjust my driving accordingly again I'm not racing about. Very initially I thought the ride was a tiny bit harder but I just let a little bit of air out of each one and I can't honestly say they feel any different from the original continentals
Here is the rub.
Accelera Iota ST 68 £470 a set of four
Premium brands all around £1400 for a set of four.
Can't comment on longevity at the moment but I could have three sets of these for a set of premiums!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 114
60%
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Initial Impressions
  • Hyundai
  • 235/55 R19
  • 12,000 miles
Very good silent and comfortable tires with pretty good grip on the first 5.000-8.000km. Started becoming very noisy after 10.000km and almost completely bald at 20.000km. Not recommended to use for heavy rain, these tires have a hobby of aquaplaning, braking distance also increase by quite a lot when using these tires. Probably one of the cheapest tires I can get for the size (second to the GT Champiros which are way worse with the body roll, no grip and very loud). Considering the price and wear of the tire, seems quite expensive, changed to the Goodyear Assurance Max SUVs which are much better in almost every aspect except the comfort level of the Iota is still unbeatable at its' price point. The goodyears are 12% more pricey but lasted more than 50.000kms turning out to be cheaper, and doesn't get louder with more wear.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 177
Member
As others have stated, vibrate at about 65 - 70 mph. Had them balanced twice but can't stop the vibration.
83%
Member
  • BMW X5
  • 325/30 R21
  • 10,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Surprised at the quality of these cheap tires. Bought other cheap tires for other cars and generally you get what you pay for but these are good but they don't last long
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 906
50%
Member
Like what others have said these tyres cause some odd vibrations at 60+ I’ve even had them road force balanced which helped a bit but due to the high road force you can still feel it.

Would not recommend them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 893
68%
Member
Quiet and comfort at slow speed, but vibrates like hell when cruising at 60 mph. Ride feels plush and quiet on my Lexus RX350. For this price, I can't complain.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 942
84%
Member
We bought a Ford Edge in 2020 and it had a brand new pair of these fitted on the front. I’d never heard of the brand and I was a bit sceptical.
But 3 1/2 years later we have covered 21,000 miles and the edges are just going off, I think they have worn very well on the front of a 2.2 ton car and a good 8k of the miles had been towing a large caravan.
They have performed well in all weathers and the car has been driven quite ‘spiritedly’ at times.
I have just ordered a new set of 4, so if I can get another 3/4 years and 20+ thousand miles out of them I will be very happy.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,010
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