Accelera PHI
The Accelera PHI is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Car
This tyre has been replaced by the Accelera PHI R
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Tyre review data from 145 tyre reviews averaging 57% over 1,276,262 miles driven.
Latest Group Test Results
2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test - 8th of 8 tyres
- Positive - Low rolling resistance. Low noise.
- Negative - Very poor wet grip, extremely long wet braking distances, poor dry grip.
- Overall - The Accelera PHI was extremely low grip in all scenarios. Do not fit this tyre.
Not Recommended
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout - 44th of 50 tyres
2012 EVO Max Performance Tyre Test - 10th of 10 tyres
- Overall - Finishing bottom of the table in nearly every test secured the Accelera its last place, however EVO noted it wasn't as bad as some of the other budgets tested in previous years. As is the norm with budget tyres, it was capable in the dry but lacked grip, composure and safety when the surface changed to wet.
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Size |
Fuel |
Wet |
Noise |
Weight |
205/55 R15 88V |
F |
E |
74 |
8.50kgs |
195/45 R16 84W |
E |
C |
72 |
7.00kgs |
235/60 R16 104W |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
235/55 R17 103W |
E |
C |
72 |
11.00kgs |
255/35 R18 94Y |
E |
C |
72 |
11.00kgs |
265/35 R18 97Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
215/40 R18 89Y |
E |
C |
72 |
9.00kgs |
225/40 R18 92Y |
E |
C |
72 |
10.00kgs |
245/40 R18 97Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
255/40 R18 99Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
235/45 R18 98Y |
E |
C |
72 |
11.00kgs |
255/30 R19 91Y |
E |
C |
72 |
10.00kgs |
265/30 R19 93Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
245/35 R19 93Y |
E |
C |
72 |
11.00kgs |
265/35 R19 98Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
225/40 R19 93Y |
E |
C |
72 |
10.00kgs |
235/40 R19 96Y |
E |
C |
72 |
11.00kgs |
245/40 R19 98Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
255/40 R19 100Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
245/45 R19 102Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
225/30 R20 85Y |
E |
C |
72 |
10.00kgs |
255/30 R20 92Y |
E |
C |
72 |
10.00kgs |
225/35 R20 93Y |
E |
C |
72 |
10.00kgs |
235/35 R20 92Y |
E |
C |
72 |
10.00kgs |
245/35 R20 95Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
245/45 R20 103Y |
E |
C |
72 |
13.00kgs |
255/30 R21 95W |
E |
C |
72 |
11.00kgs |
255/30 R22 95Y |
E |
C |
72 |
11.00kgs |
245/35 R22 97Y |
E |
C |
72 |
12.00kgs |
Questions and Answers for the Accelera PHI
2016-06-26 - Are the Accelera PHI tyres run flat?
We're not currently aware of a runflat version of the Accelera PHI tyre.
2016-08-24 - What side is the front of the tire?
The PHI will have "outside" written on the outside, or front, of the tyre.
2016-10-18 - What is the estimated mileage for the Accelera PHI 225/45 R18? I have a Kia Soul Exclaim (2011) and am looking for four new tires
The mileage of the Accelera PHI depends largely on your car and driving style. It's best to look at other reviews posted to match your driving style and vehicle.
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Top Accelera PHI Review
Given
67%
while driving a
Opel insignia
(245/45 R18 W) on
mostly country roads
for 20
average miles
The varied reviews on the this tyre are insane. Some calling them dangerous to the best tyre ever driven on to date. My review is based on driving at legal speeds. Average 80 to 120kph.
On my Irish dry roads, the car handles well and confortable giving good feed back steering through the corners and braking. In heavy rain, I slowed down and again the tyres are fine. On greasy wet main roads, the tyres were giddy accelerating away from lights, fighting for grip as I put my foot down. So if you don't want spin - don't race! Once I adjusted my driving style to the tyres, they were acceptable.
In summary, my view is that once these tyres are that driven legally, they are good for the money on a family car driving safely. Its like the Top Gear corner Follow Through - different cars and drivers can go at different speeds. (Bring back the old Guys!) But if I had the money and did my research and wanted to enjoy the full potential of my car and all its power, I would go for the drivers tyre- Michelin Pilot Sport 4. If I want to maximise fuel economy and long life I'd drive on the Michelin Primacy 3. Both the same price, but different handling qualities. In my view, Mid range brands are just made to suit peoples budgets.
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After 25k with the factory Michelin PS4s (very good tyre eight until the end but chuffing pricey) I switched to acceleras after a good experience on my previous car, an E61 530d. The tyres last a long time and contrary to opinion do not throw the car into a ditch. I suspect this has more to do with driver talent and awareness of risk. Their wet performance is certainly not as good as a premium tyre but then I increase my spacing in the wet. Within days of the new set of tyres we had a bit of snow. Although not a winter tyre (it has all season written on the sidewall) and moderate braking/acceleration could break traction, they we fine and the tyres combined with all wheel drive allowed me to gently make progress up hills when others where spearing off the road. The public road is not a race track and I wonder what many are asking of their tyres. Personally I'd go for the acceleras and invest the saving in an advanced course. Better observation will significantly out break the better premium tyre. As an example a famous motor industry presenter wrote off his pride and joy 911. The blame was apparently with the idiot that chose a bend to make a three point turn however track driving techniques don't require you to be able to stop within the distance you can see. Stories aside, these tyres look good, perform adequately and at £41 a corner, they are awesome
Mercedes Benz
(225/40 R18 W) on
a combination of roads
for 500
average miles
Absolutely abysmal tyres. Complete trap in dry or wet. I purchased a Mercedes CLS with these already fitted. Someone obviously didn't value their life or their passengers! Don't scrimp on tyres or safety folks! It's the first and last thing between you and the tarmac!
First found out how bad these were with a wet road, sleet conditions doing 70 with kick down. The rear end gave way and car veered left,then right - just managed to correct and regain control or Have No doubt I would be mincemeat. First thing I did was take this off and put Michelin Pilots on!
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Given
93%
while driving a
Hyundai elantra
(225/40 R18 W) on
mostly town
for 20,000
average miles
It is satisfactory among tires of similar price range. I think the Indonesian tire quality is good. Road noise is less than that of Michelin and Continental.
Given
85%
while driving a
Volkswagen Transporter
(255/45 R18 W) on
mostly country roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
I am running these tyres on a 204 ps vw t6 transporter with lowered suspension, it is a working vehicle fully loaded weight wise.
Having read the tyre reviews I was expecting the worst but no,I have nothing so far negative to say about them.
Grip is not an issue, handling and feedback, wear and comfort in a working truck well you are not going to achieve this at all.
So yes I will buy again and be happy to do so, absolute bargain.
Given
87%
while driving a
Volkswagen Golf 7 GTD
(225/45 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 32,000
average miles
good tire for the price one of the best budget tires i had on my mk7
These tyres provide very little grip in both dry and wet. I have very little confidence in them as I have slid multiple times at very low speeds. The grip in wet weather is particularly bad. So much so that my DTC light occasional blinks when moving from a standstill. That being said, they have a fairly comfortable ride and aren't too noisy.
Given
44%
while driving a
Ford S Max
(235/45 R18) on
a combination of roads
for 6,000
average miles
An ok tyre for road feedback, its happy to munch up the miles and gives me a good drive in dry conditions. Now any orher conditions other than hot and very dry roads these tyres are simply awful. Ive covered a few thousend miles and have had enough of the very dangerous feelings when in wet or cold conditions. Ive seen shoping trollies doing less understeer than these tyres fitted to my smax 2.0 tdci. I wont ever purchess again (accelera are ditch finders) overall rating an honest 5/10. 0/10 rating for wet grip. Crazy dangerous tyre for english weather DO NOT BUY.
Had these in when bought the car.
A Cheap tyre no grip esp in wet , personal dangerous.
Not the quietest tyre on Road noise.
Would go for a better quality tyre