Achilles 123S
The Achilles 123S is a Trackday and Competition Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Car
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Tyre review data from 12 tyre reviews averaging 71% over 62,700 miles driven.
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Top 3 Achilles 123S Reviews
Great tyre but noisy
Only lasted 13000km of spirited driving
Cheap alternative to tires like
1. PS3
2. Assy 2
3. CSC 4
Given
71%
while driving a
Suzuki Swift 1.5
(195/50 R15) on
a combination of roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
Been using it for a while, good choice for low budget, amazing dry grip but really slippery on wet track (i have to lower the pressure to maintain optimal grip on wet surface), worn out easily(a bit softer compund maybe?), bit noisy(a lot less noise than the predecessor 123), but overall its good because of the value for money, would buy again, shred your tyre not your wallet
Given
74%
while driving a
Renault Clio 182
(205/40 R17 W) on
mostly motorways
for 10,000
average miles
Used three sets of 123s driving on mountain road and highway.
Good dry grip sustained until no tread depth,compared to
AD08 it's less stable during intense driving.
And the wear of tires are seriously may be related to the soft rubber.
It is still a good choice in economy.
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Latest Achilles 123S Reviews
Given
53%
while driving a
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
(235/40 R18) on
a combination of roads
for 4,000
spirited miles
They're great on the dry with a lot of grip, but they're terrible on the wet. Aquaplaning is quite dangerous. They're cheap compare to other semi slicks (200 tread wear). Changed these tyres because they're cracking and split sidewall after 3 years, even though had travelled less than 10,000. Sidewall literally crumbles like parmesan.
They're good if you used them for track day car and use them up very quickly for a couple laps until they're bald, but do not buy them for your everyday car because they will not last long (mileage or age of the tyres).
Given
59%
while driving a
Honda Fit (Jazz)
(195/50 R15) on
a combination of roads
for 7,500
spirited miles
The first thing i bought this tyre its because the price is literally CHEAP! and its a SEMI SLICK, using it for daily driven Honda Fit, but the tyre is not long lasted and its little bit noisy if you still using a "stock exhaust"
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Given
71%
while driving a
Suzuki Swift 1.5
(195/50 R15) on
a combination of roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
Been using it for a while, good choice for low budget, amazing dry grip but really slippery on wet track (i have to lower the pressure to maintain optimal grip on wet surface), worn out easily(a bit softer compund maybe?), bit noisy(a lot less noise than the predecessor 123), but overall its good because of the value for money, would buy again, shred your tyre not your wallet
Great tyre but noisy
Only lasted 13000km of spirited driving
Cheap alternative to tires like
1. PS3
2. Assy 2
3. CSC 4
Given
74%
while driving a
Renault Clio 182
(205/40 R17 W) on
mostly motorways
for 10,000
average miles
Used three sets of 123s driving on mountain road and highway.
Good dry grip sustained until no tread depth,compared to
AD08 it's less stable during intense driving.
And the wear of tires are seriously may be related to the soft rubber.
It is still a good choice in economy.
Given
63%
while driving a
Nissan
(265/35 R18 W) on
a combination of roads
for 10,000
spirited miles
Not sure if the compound has changed on these but back in 2012 I used to struggle to get wheel spin in a 300 rwhp Nissan S15 using 235/40/18 or 265s. A possible newer compound tends to feel greasier but still providing good grip when slightly warm to optimal temps. Even on mild days I would start to get wheelspin I would launch from the wheelspin even faster, but not anymore.
Since late 2013 and now on 340 rwhp, it's not the same, even if I lower the acceleration. I used to be able to plant it and rear would barely squirm, make the "screech-ech-ech" launch noise and rocket off.
Due to the wear rate on the rear, I am using the Achilles ATR Sport V2 for street. Not a bad tyre but around 20% less grip when warm than the 123S currently, less noise (123S are quiet until they heat cycle too many times), cost 30% less and coping well with some spirited squirts.
I'll be trying either the Dunlop Direzza Z2 Star Spec, Yokohama AD08R or the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 next.
It's always good to try new tyres and test their technology. I still think the best overall tyres I've ever used for sprited street is the Toyo Proxes T1R but not a cheap tyre and prboably due for a refresh rubber technology soon anyway (T2R?). Yet to try the competition's range to confirm though.
Given
89%
while driving a
Subaru sti Type RA
(255/35 R18 W) on
mostly country roads
for 10,000
spirited miles
Love these tyres got them fitted to my impreza turbo very sticky, not really drove hard on wet surface but dry omg.
Cant get use to it, nice tread pattern though. Rear Only
Good grip even in wet. Great on dry.
If u're looking for a set of grippy sticky semi slicks and have a budget to meet, these are great. However they are noisy and due to higher rolling resistance, does consume more fuel.