Achilles ATR Sport Reviews - Page 5

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 tires which 'does the job'. Lasts surprisingly well though.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on February 27, 2013
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 tires,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 12 - tire 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 tire, 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 9 - tire reviewed on December 13, 2012
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Given 94% while driving a Honda Integra DC2 (195/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
these tires are excellent, check out this link for full reviews of them.

http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Reviews/Achilles/ATR+Sport
Helpful 10 - tire 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 tires on the backk of an S4 quattro when I bought it. Awful tires! 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 10 - tire reviewed on July 5, 2012