Achilles 2233 Reviews - Page 2

Given 64% while driving a Subaru Impreza (205/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Better than expected for the money. Driving on New Zealand chip sealed and gravel roads, beaches, launching and retrieving my boat at slippery ramps for the last 30000km + and they're half worn. Balanced well, quieter than the Dunlop SP Sport 01's and better grip on gravel roads. Great handling in the dry however wet weather grip is not too great, have to be a bit careful around roundabouts and taking corners in the wet. They've gotten noisier as they've worn down also. Best tires in their price bracket. A bit of a shame about the wet weather grip but it's bearable.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on January 15, 2017
Given 47% while driving a Volvo V50 estate (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 500 easy going miles
I have goodyear tires on front wheels, achilles on rear wheels.
On rainy roads the rear looses grip easily.
Today the skid control system got busy at a highway exit turn.
You never know when you need the grip, I recommend you buy
something else!
Helpful 109 - tire reviewed on August 29, 2016
Given 80% while driving a Alfa Romeo (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 18,000 spirited miles
Used these for 20,000+kms with great wear rate and it worked extremely well in both wet and dry roads. never had any pulling or aquaplaning! Noise level was much lower than previous Kumho KU31.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on January 16, 2016
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Given 64% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
A cheap tire with fair value for money. Compared to other cheap tires, it wears well, grips fair in the dry, is quiet & fairly comfortable.
The bad is that it needs a lot more steering wheel rotation to turn a corner at speed. My son said it looks like I'm driving on dirt.
In the wet, it's a shocker. OK for normal driving but don't approach your dry road driving speeds as it slides easy, breaks traction easy. Take it easy in the wet
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on December 21, 2015
Given 86% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I bought the car with two 2233's on them and I was quiet impressed with the performance and lasting of the tire. I have a full set on the car at the moment and she corners very well and has excellent braking ability. Wet road are not that great but they hold if you drive normal.
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on November 19, 2015
Given 73% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (205/45 R16) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
Dry grip good very good but not as good as Achilles Platinums

Wet grip ok doesn't wheel spin doesn't slide but doesn't disperse water as good as V pattern tires

Road feedback alright Achilles Platinums are quieter

Progressiveness ok

Wear is good

Comfort is ok budget tire compound not as soft as Khumos not hard like cheap tires

Would buy again if nothing else was available

Have about 5000km on the tire so far good reliable for commuter and occasional spirited driving
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on April 25, 2015
Given 65% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Just got the tires about a month now , Dry handling very good, little slide, Wet seems to give a bit more of a slide to it (giving the car a kind of a wild feel ;) ) has some fun wheel spin moments but could be still wearing in -All this done while driven very hard.
Seriously has more directional ability if I could say that ,helped My turning circle improve a lot , previously had Bridgestones Adrenalin RE002 damn tires were better handling wise but never last long ,worn and started picking up nails very easy ,caused for a change prematurely.
The Achillies 2233 is 1/3 of the price but seems like great value for money....
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on September 14, 2013