Accelera Alpha Reviews - Page 2

Given 24% while driving a Audi A1 (215/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
Horrendous tires. Only thing good about them them is the dry grip. Everything else is appalling.

They were fitted to a 62 plate Audi A1. Couldn't corner in the wet, encountered very heavy understeer. Wouldn't recommend these tires. These tires came fitted to the car when I brought it.

Fitted Toyo tires and already I've seen a massive improvement.
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on December 24, 2016
Given 13% while driving a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXi (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 2,000 easy going miles
Do not buy these tires if you value your life or car.
So many people on this site just unfortunately do not know enough about tires to post reviews.
These tires are dangerous I am in the process of removing a relatively new set from my new partners car.
Let's look at the facts these are cheap as chips tires wet grip E you only get what you pay for.
Big brand company's spend thousands of pounds developing New tires experimenting with different compounds, rubbers and construction unfortunately the same cannot be said for these.
My local tire dealer who I have known for years does not know how these tires get a European safety rating ! Yes that bad. The handling is terrible and with over 5mm of tread left my partner who is no racing driver does not understand what is wrong with her car skidding and feeling unsafe on wet roads I new straight away its terrible tires ! Going to change the lot asap.
These are budget price and ditch finding road holding don't be fooled by people rating these tires as good if you want good then do yourself a favour and spend some money on a quality brand or at least a good quality mid range tire. Remember your life and car are worth it as this is the only thing between you and the road. Enough said I think.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on October 19, 2016
Given 39% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 23 average miles
Just come back from having two of these tires replaced on the front of an A3.The tires had come supplied by a dealer with the car 2 years ago.

The best thing you can say is they don't wear quickly. Or much at all. 23,000 miles and still legal. I suspect the rubber compound is very hard.

Bad news? The left tire developed a large radial crack on the inside wall that I only spotted by chance. When both tires were removed they had very uneven wear. Tire pressures were spot on.

Wet grip was poor, road noise was horrendous and the handling awful.

Replaced with some Pirelli's (not my first choice but it was a distress buy) and my ears are already thanking me.

Chap at the garage said he often see's Acellera tires come in with the radial cracks on the inner and outer wall.

I'd avoid these tires.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on October 4, 2016
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Given 43% while driving a Ford Mondeo (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Fitted to my Mondeo ST220, initially thought these tires were half decent for the price and to be fair in the dry they perform well - HOWEVER, in the wet these tires are VERY dangerous. Driving on a roundabout in the wet at 10-15mph will induce heavy under-steer, I've ended up crossing lanes and nearly forced someone to my left into the barriers as a result. Traction control light flickers away constantly in the wet even trying to accelerate on a straight road at 60mph in the wet and tires can't find traction. With 2 young kids travelling with me most of the time i am replacing these tires ASAP and would advise everyone not to buy them if thinking about doing so and if you have them on your car get them replaced! Shocking tire in the wet!!!
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on October 3, 2016
Given 50% while driving a Mazda MX5 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Anyone driving anything sporty or rear wheel drive should seriously avoid these tires. Driving a modest 160bhp MX5 2.0 Roadster, these came fitted by the dealership I bought the car from. To be honest I'm surprised I can still write this review (and am still walking the earth).

Now, I'm not a crazy driver and don't push hard, but it's a sporty car with great cornering... Or so it should be WITHOUT these tires. With the tires the slightest bit of damp on the roads and you have a death trap, even at slow speeds as there is just no grip.

I recognise that few on here with saloons etc. love these tires and I'm sure that's all good, but anyone with any grunt under the bonnet, avoid at all costs if you want to stay in one piece.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on September 7, 2016
Given 32% while driving a BMW 320i Msport (255/30 R19) on for 0 miles
Bought these as a replacement for Goodyear f2 asymmetric which lasted only 3000 miles!!! These tires are fine in the dry but the slightest bit of moisture on the road and it's like driving on ice!!! Only been on my rear wheel drive bmw for 2 weeks and they have to go! Even driving in a straight line on the motorway at about 60mph feels unsafe!!!
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on July 24, 2016
SEAT (215/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
They where fitted ro my car when I bought it, a typical move for dealers shoving budgets on it
Initally they felt pretty normal, adequate dry grip, then i drove down a wet country lane, and discovered how bad these tires are in the wet. The car feels nervous round corners in the wet, and will often lose grip suddenly, you literally can't carry any speed into a corner at all. And pulling off at lights is always interesting too, traction control light constantly flashing even in 3rd gear at times, and its a 1.2 TSI so hardly a Ferrari. These tires are terrible, and id never buy them, id even call them unsafe.
Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on June 20, 2016
Given 80% while driving a Infiniti Q45 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 900 average miles
I just finished a 900 mile trip through the smokey mountians in the rain, I did not experience any drift, aqua planing or any loss of traction. Tires did fine in the dry as well. They are just as good a tire as the Bridgestone Potenzas they replaced.
Helpful 210 - tire reviewed on February 25, 2016
Given 10% while driving a Volkswagen Polo 6R GTI 1.4TSI (180HP) (205/35 R18) on mostly town for 800 easy going miles
worst tires ever by far

never will i ever buy the tires again - please feel free to mail me to send you a mail - tires aint even a year old - what a waste of my money... i need the official website to lof a complaint for the tires - - -
Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on February 2, 2016
Given 10% while driving a Volkswagen Polo GTI (205/40 R18) on mostly town for 1,000 easy going miles
the worst tires ever bought - - - rubbisgh as hell - - - i have pics to proof how poorly made this tires are and it's not only one of them but i fitted 4 new tires not wven a year ago and they all wasted - - -
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on January 31, 2016
Given 81% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Dry surface tire grip is mostly dependent on the rubber compound i.e. harder: less grip, longer life, softer: more grip, less life. Wet weather tire performance is dependent on the rubber compound and the water dispersion grooves in the tires. I'm not sure if the tire brand has an impact on given performance of a particular type of tire. Reviews can be subjective. Data such as G-loadings, road surface temperatures, road surface deposits, surface texture, tire pressures, tire temperatures, rubber compound, tire profile, water dispersion grooves, tires sizes, vehicle weight, steering geometry, vehicle downforce, suspension settings etc. My main question would be is there data available on the rubber chemical composition of each tire and a detailed breakdown of the tire's internal structure?
Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on October 15, 2015
Given 90% while driving a Volvo s60 D5 (163) (235/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
I have used these tires on my previous E-Class Mercedes and more recently on my Volvo S60. They are a fantastic tire in my opinion at around 35% of the cost of equivalent Continentals I had fitted before (on both vehicles). Wear is better and they are also quieter. Wet grip is fine and I am about to have another set fitted by my local supplier at £57.60 each fully fitted. No brainer!!
Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on September 18, 2015