Accelera Alpha Reviews - Page 3

Given 73% while driving a Toyota Vios (185/60 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
This is my 2nd review on this tire. I bought this brand as a replacement for Bridgestone Potenza which is the stock tires for Toyota Vios. I think it really does perform well and the grip is quite good on dry road. Of course you would expect the tires to perform less efficient on a wet road but it seems alright to me. Who would speed up to 200km/h on a wet road? Thats just crazy. One thing that needs to be noted that it has road noise which is to be expected from the design of the tire threads. But using this tire on a hot and wet climate in Southeast Asia, this tire performs really well. Greetings from Brunei!
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on July 3, 2015
Given 48% while driving a BMW 323i (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 250 spirited miles
Bought my E36 BMW with these fitted all round, horrendous in the wet (car almost undrivable) but adequate in the dry. Looking to change these quickly after a fairly heart-stopping (and expensive) moment cruising at 50MPH on a damp road and the car deciding to steering from the back with no warning.

Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on June 15, 2015
Given 67% while driving a Acura 4 dr integra ls vtec (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 4,000 spirited miles
I currently have these tires 195/50 r15 and I must say the grip is great when the road is hot but cold or wet pretty bad and the tire is kinda hard so it has rough ride .. But overall I would say the wear and grip as far as sunny California driving is concerned I'd say there great but a rainy state probly not . dueces
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on April 8, 2015
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Given 59% while driving a Ford Fiesta XR4 (ST) (205/40 R17) on mostly country roads for 18,000 spirited miles
These tires perform well in dry conditions. They offer predictable grip and progressive feedback. In my case, this usually results in boiled powersteering fluid. Te he he he.

But in the wet.. Well, they are alarmingly rubbish. Around town they will understeer everywhere. The abs and stability control will flash like christmas lights. You need to be aware of their limits in the wet and drive accordingly, i.e. very cautiously.

They are cheap tires that offer good dry performance. No point comparing them to something twice as expensive.

Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on March 30, 2015
Given 81% while driving a Subaru Impreza (205/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I had been offered these tires at a very attractive price, thought I would take a punt and give them a go. MOT due the following month and 2 tires on the limit, or there baouts so had 4 of the Alphas put on, Looked the part. purchased then shortly after came accross all these negative reviews. Panicked slightly as my Impreza is a shining example and didnt want it finding a ditch. I had previously had Toyo Proxes T1R which have been incredible. These Alphas have now had 3 weeks run in and have tried all types of road conditions and cannot fault them. Granted the vehicle is a AWD so is a bit more forgiving on lose of grip but I would certainly consider buying them again. yet to comment on the wear rate on them.
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on March 25, 2015
Given 26% while driving a Mazda 323 F lantis (BA) 1.5 (205/40 R17) on mostly town for 0 average miles
do not use your car in the wet or dry would catch the bus first
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on January 31, 2015
Given 81% while driving a Jaguar X Type Estate 2.5 Auto (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
My last car an X type AWD 3.0 saloon came with one of these tires fitted that was brand new, less than a week old, the other three were getting close to needing replacement so I decided to change for the same. At less than £50 a tire fitted and balanced I was sceptical but as I was on a budget the price won it for me. Well they stayed on that car for nearly 2 years and just over 7,000 miles and I have got to say they have done an admirable job in that time. I know that there are better tires out there but for the money I paid for these they are not to be sniffed at, handling well in all conditions certainly shod on an all wheel drive car.

The saloon suffered a catastrophic gearbox failure at the end of November so I changed to an X type 2.5 AWD estate and have transferred the wheels and tires to this. They continue to perform well and after 9,000 miles of varied driving conditions they still have 5.5mm left on all four tires.

Not the best of tires but by no means the worst on the market- I would definitely buy again.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on January 30, 2015
Given 69% while driving a Ford model titanium X sport 2012 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 24,000 average miles
Ecclera tires were already fitted to my mondeo. 2 ltr titanium sport ( 235/zr19/40, 9zr XL) I have just replaced the 2 front tires after 24000 motor way miles without any problems. Considering they are 1/2 the price of premium quality, I'm quite happy.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on December 15, 2014
Given 47% while driving a Mitsubishi Colt (205/45 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Ok grip in the dry but a mere wiff of moisture and they go looking for ditches to throw you into. My car came with them when I bought it second hand and the tires were nearly new. I couldn't get rid even with the lack of wet grip. The last word...........Noisy!!!!
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on November 5, 2014
Given 65% while driving a Renault Modus 1.5Dci Authentique (185/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Inherited these tires(on rear only)in good condition. All was well until rain and at first roundabout, loss of control at 15-20mph, was then cautious in similar conditions including light bends on open roads. Decided that with the approach of winter needed trusted contact and bought Dunlop sportblu Response - astonishing improvement.Dealer had fitted Uniglory Evolution to fronts and these seem good in dry or wet.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on November 3, 2014
Given 77% while driving a BMW 320i Touring (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
I bought an 8 year-old BMW 320i Touring with these tires on. I'd not heard of them (they were not on TireReviews then either), but assumed they were budget given the age of the car. I took it easy at first on that account but found they were OK. I don't hang around but don't go mad either and they did not give me any scary moments in wet or dry.
I note that some of the neg comments here have the Alphas on only one axle. That is always a disaster. I made that mistake only once, replacing 2 of 4 Goodyears with Michelins. Both good makes but the combination turned a steady-handling car into a twitchy, nervous (nearly wreck!) I threw the Miches away.
The Alphas were part worn when I got them but I did 15,000 before replacing them. I chose Falken Ziex 912s; they were OK but revealed by comparison that the Alphas had very good straight-line stability - like being on rails. This may be due in part to their directional design.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on October 25, 2014
Given 74% while driving a Chrysler voyager (215/65 R16) on mostly motorways for 20,000 average miles
Discovered Accelera tires around 5 years ago & fitted them to my Chrysler Grand Voyager, I bought them on price but was amazed when conducting an emergency manouvre on a dual carriageway how much grip they had compared to the Pirelli Scorpions which had been on the voyager previously, similarly when I bought a nearly new Voyager the wet grip on the standard fit tires (brand name evades me) was very poor in comparison to the Accelera. I fit a new set on the front most years before going skiing and have been amazed how they work in snow, last year locals in Lagunas were scrabbling for grip and the Voyager on New Accelera tires didnt spin a wheel! I was amazed.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on October 21, 2014