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Achilles Desert Hawk UHP

Ultra High Performance Summer

The Achilles Desert Hawk UHP is an economy performance summer tyre with some owner praise for dry grip and value. Wet grip and reports of bulging or tread separation are concerns in a small, divided owner sample.

The quick answer

Owners say 67% from 7 owner reviews 60% would buy again Read the reviews
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Strengths & weaknesses Dry grip Value for money Poor wet grip Reports of bulging or tread separation 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 November 2024.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 63,000miles driven
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Tyre Reviews Score

Achilles Desert Hawk UHP

6.4/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 7 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 67% 13% 32%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 68%
Combined 34% 6.4

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 32% of this score. The other 68% 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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Size Range24 sizes available

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

400UTQG treadwearATractionATemperature40,000milesMileage warranty

Popular sizes245/45 R20285/35 R22225/55 R18275/55 R20235/55 R18285/45 R22
Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP have?
In the US, the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 400, with traction A 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. Achilles backs it with a 40,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.
What do owners say about the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP?
Across 7 owner ratings the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP averages 67%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 5.5. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 40% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP?
Owners rate the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP 7.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP 8 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP again?
60% of owners say they would buy the Achilles Desert Hawk UHP again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 60% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Achilles Desert Hawk UHP Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

The Achilles Desert Hawk UHP receives some praise for dry grip and value, but owner opinion is evenly split between positive, neutral and negative reviews. Two of six owners praise dry grip and two value for money, while the average score is 51%. Wet grip draws criticism from two owners, including reports of losing grip at moderate speeds on wet roundabouts. Two also describe bulging or tread separation, which are individual accounts rather than an established explanation of the cause. There are no reviews classified as mid-life or end-of-life, so there is little firm basis for judging long-term wear.

Owners praise

  • Dry grip
  • Value for money

Owners criticise

  • Poor wet grip
  • Reports of bulging or tread separation

Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 67%
  • Wear 80%
  • Dry Grip 73%
  • Comfort 72%
  • Road Feedback 63%
  • Handling 57%
  • Wet Grip 55%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 43%

“I bought this since this is a mid tier tires. But this tires with lots of tread life for some reason gets bulging. When time to replace the shop guy says this brand is known for bulging easily. Go but other brands”

  • Chevrolet Suburban
Read full review → 822 found this helpful
Most critical 30%

“Used Audi A6 Allroad bought recently with these tyres fitted, 6mm tread depth all round, having covered 800 miles in the three weeks I will without doubt be having these tyres off my car as soon as possible. Wet grip is...”

  • Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI
Read full review → 1,189 found this helpful
Longest term 91%

“Excellent value for money. On my jeep wrangler it gripped well in all conditions. Would not recommend for any off road other than sand in which they perform well. Last 50000k have gone slightly out of balance around...”

  • Jeep Wrangler 4.0
  • 45,000 miles
Read full review → 640 found this helpful

All 6 Achilles Desert Hawk UHP reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
43%
Member
I bought this since this is a mid tier tires. But this tires with lots of tread life for some reason gets bulging. When time to replace the shop guy says this brand is known for bulging easily. Go but other brands
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 822
30%
Member
Used Audi A6 Allroad bought recently with these tyres fitted, 6mm tread depth all round, having covered 800 miles in the three weeks I will without doubt be having these tyres off my car as soon as possible. Wet grip is almost non-existent having let go twice in the wet on roundabouts at very moderate speed, they roll under in moderate cornering in the dry, tyre pressures are at manufacturer recommended. Cannot comment on wear though comfort, in a straight line, is reasonable. I will not buy in future
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 2
  • Comfort 4
Helpful 1,189
Member
In all honesty I have replaced my dessert hawk Achilles Tyres on my Range Rover Evoque twice in 1 year. Each time at 3am or 9:30pm I drive 2000km once a month I drive alone I replaced my tyres last year November and January at 9:30pm 20km from the nearest town it goes bye bye. I have a 4yr old son safety is important to me. Now I need to pay R3000 again per tyre not even 4 months later I really dont understand how this happens. The 1st tyre when I got out at 3am 30km from the nearest town the thread at the back just came off. Please explain why I should even recommend these tyres as they just dont last

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91%
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Excellent value for money. On my jeep wrangler it gripped well in all conditions. Would not recommend for any off road other than sand in which they perform well. Last 50000k have gone slightly out of balance around 85-90kph due to rounded edges but apart from that a very good tyre.Could get balanced but about to replace anyway.Has kept grip even till now when they are just about worn out
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 640
61%
Member
Performs well on warm/hot dry roads but is let down by poor wet performance. Not particularly suited to UK road especially during the cold wet months.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 684
81%
Member
GREAT TYRE. GREAT PRICE. BUDGET BUT GOOD.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 669
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