Achilles ATR Sport Reviews - Page 5

Given 24% while driving a Audi TT (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
I have 4 of these on my TT, they were brand new when I bought it 7 months ago. They are 245/35/19. And now need replacing. I am not a fan of budget tyres and these are bordeline unsafe. Firstly wear; tread wear they has worn too badly, however that is not the problem with these tyres. They have cracked along almost every tread groove and they tyre edges are perished and cracked. Dry Grip; my TT is tge fwd 197bhp, frankly these tyres would struggle with half that power and despite initially gripping quickly loose traction under moderate acceleration. Wet Grip; This is where these tyres fall down and in my opinion should not be used by anyone expcting to do more than a gentle trip to the shops when in rains. They hold the road when cornering and steady braking is just about acceptable, but any hint of an acceleration in the wet and they will quickly break traction. The term ditch finders is perhaps a bit harsh but considering the fashion in which these tyres wear it wouldnt be long until a structural tyre wall failure occurred.check out the images online for proof. If you buy these for a third of the price of a branded tyre expect to replace them very quickly and dont expect anything more than a disapointing experience.Onee last thing, they offer no rim protection either which sucks and will inevitably end up in a kerbed alloy or two which a branded tyre would prevent.
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on May 16, 2013
Given 76% while driving a Honda Civic (205/40 R17 W) on track for 100 spirited miles
I had these on the back of a type r that I track day'd recently. I initially thought "Oh oh", gonna have to watch these, but they were suprisingly good for a cheepo tyre. I used tham in the dry at Castle Combe, and did 140 flat out track miles on std suspension. They 'smeared' over nicely on the back, and were fun to drive on.
I've yet to try them on the front, but I would deffo buy some of these over other brands.
Helpful 33 - tyre reviewed on April 22, 2013
Given 59% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (205/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
205/45/17 88W on Honda Civic Type R EP3:

Bought these on a whim as it was readily available at the garage and initially thought these were sound. They were ever so slightly quieter than the OE Bridgestones but when it comes to grip these reach their limit very quickly. The ATR Sports do not instill confidence in driving and are probably suitable for motorway use.

Wet grip is better than the Nankang NS-2 but would avoid and go up several standards for not that much more money. Will only buy ATR Sports again if I was desperate for ASAP tyres which 'does the job'. Lasts surprisingly well though.
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on February 27, 2013
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 79% while driving a Ford transit (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
I purchased a complete set to a new set of Ford RS 18" Alloys which were fitted to a 2012 Ford Transit Connect for just £240 including new valves.
I was amazed!
They are a lot quieter than the other tyres,which,okay, were of less tread.
The road holding is superb, the XL walls giving the strength.
Why pay double?
Done 5,000 miles so far.....and showing very little if any wear.
If buying in Mid Wales...or Shropshire borders....give ASH TYRES in Wrexham a ring who will look after you properly...or.......look them up on Ebay for the best prices in the UK
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on December 17, 2012
Given 50% while driving a Ford Focus (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 18,750 average miles
Despite the high rating on thread-wear, there was no difference from the other tyre, I have used before this (NCT5, Ventus V12, N9000). Uneven wear on the sides vs the center thread, despite rotation every 10,000km.

Good grip on dry, but only at the right temperature. So it requires some "heating" up first.

Wet grip also good, when it was new... But did not outperform the Ventus V12.

Going hard on corners, still will feel it slip and slide a little BUT still under control.
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on December 13, 2012
Given 94% while driving a Honda Integra DC2 (195/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
these tyres are excellent, check out this link for full reviews of them.

http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Reviews/Achilles/ATR+Sport
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on October 27, 2012
Given 43% while driving a Audi S4 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I had a newish pair of these tyres on the backk of an S4 quattro when I bought it. Awful tyres! In the dry would slide far to easily, in the wet borderline dangerous. Luckily the quattro is a fine handling car and I suppose they broke away quite smoothly. The front was shod with barely legel Falken 452's worn right to the markers that still outgripped the nearly new achilles in the wet and dry.....
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on July 5, 2012