The Achilles ATR Sport 2 is an economy ultra high performance summer tyre with owner praise for dry grip, low noise and price. Wet grip draws widespread criticism, supported by weak braking and handling results in tests.
The Achilles ATR Sport 2 is an economy ultra high performance summer tyre with much better owner feedback in the dry than in the wet. Seventeen owners praise dry grip against four criticisms, and some appreciate low noise, price and useful tread life. Noise also performed well in the 2020 Auto Zeitung test, third of 20. However, owner satisfaction with dry grip does not match the measured braking record: dry stopping was 39th of 53 at Auto Bild in 2021 and 18th of 20 at Auto Zeitung in 2020.
Wet performance is the clearer and more widely shared concern. Half of the 38 owner reviews criticise wet grip, and both tests found long wet stopping distances, including a 38.5% gap to the best in 2021. Auto Zeitung also placed wet handling last and called lateral stability a safety issue, while aquaplaning resistance was near the bottom. Dry handling was weak too, with an unstable rear noted. Wear reports vary and there are no owner follow-ups to establish a shared ageing pattern. Its price and some favourable dry-road experiences attract support, but repeated braking and wet-handling shortcomings limit the case for choosing it on performance.
The quick answer
Owners say62%from 43 owner reviews50% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, ValueWetRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
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 January 2025.
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Achilles ATR Sport 2 stops 22.8% longer than premium rivals, 15.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 8/100, and owners rate it 4.5/10 in the wet from 43 reviews.
How good is the Achilles ATR Sport 2 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Achilles ATR Sport 2 stops 6.8% longer than premium rivals, 3.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 12/100, and owners rate it 7.2/10 in the dry from 43 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Achilles ATR Sport 2?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Achilles ATR Sport 2's rolling resistance is 14.9% higher than premium rivals, 1.7% higher than mid-range rivals and 0.6% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Achilles ATR Sport 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Achilles ATR Sport 2 is expected to last around 9,333 miles (15,020 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Achilles ATR Sport 2 have?
In the US, the Achilles ATR Sport 2 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 400, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course.
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What do owners say about the Achilles ATR Sport 2?
Across 43 owner ratings the Achilles ATR Sport 2 averages 62%. Owners rate Wear highest at 7.3 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 4.5. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 37% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Achilles ATR Sport 2?
Owners rate the Achilles ATR Sport 2 6.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 38 reviews.
How well do the Achilles ATR Sport 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Achilles ATR Sport 2 7.3 out of 10 for wear across 38 reviews. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Achilles ATR Sport 2 again?
50% of owners say they would buy the Achilles ATR Sport 2 again, based on the 42 owner reviews that answered the question. 24% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Achilles ATR Sport 2's wet grip?
Of the 38 owner reviews analysed for the Achilles ATR Sport 2, 23 mention wet grip: 4 praise it (confident wet grip) and 19 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "wet roundabouts at normal speeds produced 4 wheel slides". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Achilles ATR Sport 2's dry grip?
Of the 38 owner reviews analysed for the Achilles ATR Sport 2, 21 mention dry grip: 17 praise it (strong dry grip) and 4 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "they are awesome in the dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Achilles ATR Sport 2's road noise?
Of the 38 owner reviews analysed for the Achilles ATR Sport 2, 10 mention road noise: 8 praise it (quiet) and 2 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "They're definitely quieter and softer to ride on". Read those reviews
Wet grip is the main concern with the Achilles ATR Sport 2, criticised by 19 of 38 owners, half the reviews, against four favourable comments. Dry grip is much better received, with 17 positive mentions against four criticisms, and some owners also like its low noise and price. Wet handling draws five complaints, around one in eight owners, while sidewall feel and high-speed stability are less settled. Mid-life and end-of-life accounts include useful remaining tread as well as an early replacement, so wear praise does not establish a uniform lifespan. There are no follow-up reviews from the same owners to show a shared ageing pattern. The 60.1% average, with 14 positive and 18 neutral reviews, sits alongside a substantial wet-weather reservation.
What owners mention most counted across 38 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 43 ratings
Owner score62%
Wear73%
Dry Grip72%
Comfort66%
Handling63%
Road Feedback61%
Wet Grip45%
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“I bought 2 used VW Passats that both came with these tyres. A W8 followed by a 3.2 FSI. Both 4 wheel drive and the dry performance was acceptable but they were unpredictable in the wet. I enjoy karting and wet...”
“Switched from Nexen N3000. About 100USD less than Nexen N8000 per piece, i've decided to give it a try for my rear for my BMW 325i E90 MSport. Immediately i regretted so much. I can feel that my rear is not really going...”
“Got these on a Cayenne S, they replaced Michelin Latitude Sport tyres that wore down after 20,000km. These have lasted 40,000km so far with about 50% tread remaining. They're definitely quieter and softer to ride on. I...”
I bought 2 used VW Passats that both came with these tyres. A W8 followed by a 3.2 FSI. Both 4 wheel drive and the dry performance was acceptable but they were unpredictable in the wet. I enjoy karting and wet roundabouts at normal speeds produced 4 wheel slides reminiscent of my karting days. Crazy that the previous owner put these crap tyres on cars that were 275 and 250hp. I replaced them immediately with Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres. Never skimp on tyres, especially with performance cars.
Amazing Dry Grip, exceptional wet grip, don't expect $200 performance out of a $50 tire, but pretty close for what it is. It really struggles in wear; I ate through 2 tires in about 14k miles, not the greatest.
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Dangerous! Impassable in my car when wet. When it's dry, the rear also goes away as soon as you want to accelerate through a tight bend. Unfortunately, the previous owner had brought it, apparently only for sale, since the tires still look like new. At first I thought it would be a shame to change it directly, but it has to go as soon as possible. It might be enough for a city polo, etc., but on the Honda S2000 it's just suicide if you want to drive it ambitiously. But that's what the car was built for and it's a shame to devalue the car so much in terms of performance.
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dry grip ok
wheel starts to shake around 100km/hr on the freeway
dangerous in the wet sliding around roundabout at 30km/hr
only good thing is the treads never wears out
will not be buying again
Great Value economy tire, sport appearance without the performance. Its just an average tire: not good, not terrible... you get what you pay for. Sidewalls are a weak point. Under-inflated driving will quickly damage this tire.
Pretty decent and grippy when dry. Not too loud. Very unstable at highway speeds in wet conditions. I would only suggest for cheap dry track day tires.
Bought these again for the ute which is cammed, otr, exhaust, higgins heads, 3.9 diff gears with 387rwkw with staggered Simmons....
Of course any V8 will light these bad boys up but i paid AUD$90 each and they are awesome in the dry. Any car putting out big power will drift easy in the wet. Nice and quiet and much better than the Federal 595's they replaced.
Read comments that some people have bad handing in wet, maybe slow down. Also comments of poor wear and noise. Maybe its the tyre mob who fit them because mine are awesome.
Happily buy again.
Ultimate crap tyres, fitted on my 2004 Toyota Celica GT-S. I didn't buy them, so must've been a previous owner's work. It's impossibly cheap, they DON'T GRIP WELL IN WET OR DRY and are absolutely rubbish to drive with. They're noisy, and might result in brown pants if you're speeding with them. Absolutely do not buy.
First 1000 miles are a death scare... Once they get broken in, they are alright. They have very hard sidewalls so the performance is pretty good, responsiveness is good. Balancing is a problem at high speeds, steering wheel shaking/feedback. I came off Brigestone tires which I was pleased with but were too expensive. Tried going cheaper, but got what I paid for with these tires. Probably won't purchase again. Overall, sweet looking tire, performance is OK, but don't trust them at high speeds. Good for a everyday driver if you aren't going to push them to the limit. If your looking for a cheap tire to drive moderately, they will work. Just don't expect them to be a high performance tire.
Wet grip was very terrible. Driving during raining and/or wet surfaces are not recommended by using this tyre. Extremely dangerous and no confident in taking corners even with a speed of 50 km/hr. Side wall soft. Very regret puchasing this tyres. Will not buy again!
Have been using these on my cars for years; not the best in terms of high performance but a bargain when looking for a performance tyre for your daily driver. Have run them on VZ Commodores with no problems, now on an modded and tuned Mazda6 MPS. Awesome off the line grip and corner capability. 10/10 would recommend.
