Accelera Alpha Reviews - Page 6

Given 26% while driving a Volkswagen Lupo (185/55 R14) on mostly town for 200 average miles
Bought a VW lupo with a new set of these fitted the first time it rained I found the car would not stop in a reasonable distance. Bought a set of firestones the car feels 10 times better in all conditions.

These tyres are that dangerous I think they should be sold with a health warning may cause serious injury to ocupants and other road users.

DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS DANGEROUS.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on July 5, 2013
Given 81% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra SRI 1.9 (150) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
The tyres's have been on car for 3 years from new been happy with the grip in the dry but in the wet they do struggle if your trying to drive the car hard
I have been happy with the tyre's but going to replace them with the Neuton Nt5000 or nt8000 which are the best budget tyre for this car
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on June 13, 2013
Given 87% while driving a Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi GT (235/40 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
Had these on my Peugeot RCZ several times and am really pleased with them. The only apparent downside is how bony the ride is and how much you feel the road but without being an expert, I'd put that down to the nature of the car, not the tyre. I have never felt even remotely unsafe...I have never suffered or been worried through lack of grip at any speed in any kind of weather...in fact in the snow, which living in the Peak District we get a lot of, they are tremendous. I had previously had Continentals and they have always worn out ridiculously quickly but these are good for well over 20k miles and this is from someone who does around 35k miles per year. Given the price (I had two fitted to the rear just 2 days ago...£85 each plus valve, wheel balance etc) I personally think they are great value and so long as you're not one to drive like a nutter, in my experience, they have been tremendous.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on May 11, 2013
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Given 80% while driving a Ford Focus (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 10,000 spirited miles
Vary good tyre will buy again
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on April 14, 2013
Given 21% while driving a Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 tdi (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
Awful tyres, and the worst tyres I have ever had on a car in the wet. These tyres will let go where as others would grip. Be warned if you get some!

In the dry, I suppose these are just OK but that is about as far as it would go. These tyres were on the car when I bought it, just waiting for them to ware down, which won't be too long now and they will be replaced by something decent.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on April 6, 2013
Given 61% while driving a Mitsubishi Grandis 2.4 petrol (225/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 10 average miles
All good to begin with. £400 for four tyres, fitted.

Less than a year down the road, I have concerns about front tyre wear. Although still legal (according to the fitter), the outer tread area has worn almost smooth. The fitter explained it can be power steering which has this effect, but it doesn't look right.

Also, I've noticed nicks in the sidewalls of each tyre, which point to some kind of manufacturing defect. Overall, they drive fine, but they're making me feel uneasy, so it won't be long before we part company.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on April 2, 2013
Given 87% while driving a Nissan 200sx (205/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Bought the s13 with these tires on it and after reading reviews thought that they would be scary!
I have not had any moments where I thought that they were bad in anyway, I would push on a bit at times but don't drive like an idiot and these tires have done everything I have asked of them yes you can go sideways in the wet when leaving a junction with a bit too much accelerator but you would do that with any tire!!
They are coming near the wear markers now and will be replacing again soon and will go with the same again as nothing comes close to the value in the size I need.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on March 30, 2013
Given 81% while driving a BMW 320 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 7,000 average miles
All the negative comments use American spelling -- that about sums it up!
Yank mobiles are dreadful on any tyres
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on January 25, 2013
Given 43% while driving a Skoda Octavia (205/55 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
First let me say these are the only tyres I have had on the Skoda so far, and I am comparing it to a Saab 93 2.0T petrol with Pirellis and Bridestones, and a VW Polo 0.9 on Yokohamas. All of my statements are purely from comparative experiences.

These tyres are awful. Trying to come to a reasonable stop from 30mph the ABS kicks in so soon and and stopping distance is shocking - that's in the dry. In the wet I am now ultra cautious. That driver on the motorway with 10 trucks worth of stopping distance is me.

Recently I have tried the car in the snow, and I am not trying again. It slides on slush, I have slid out of two hill junctions with the horn jammed on and bumped a car from a 30m slide started at about 3mph.

They are quieter than the Bridgestones were though, so if that does it for you... why not? I however am changing these tyres as soon as I can get to a garage!

Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on January 21, 2013
Given 86% while driving a Land Rover (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
Had problems with vibrations through the full car on an 04 Freelander .
Fitted a set of these fantastic tyres and the problem is sorted.
Car now drives silky smooth and has never performed so well.
What a difference a decent set of tyres makes.
Half the cost of some tyres that were recommended.
Completely satisfied with my purchase.
Don't hesitate to buy these .
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on December 19, 2012
Given 33% while driving a Ford Fiesta (195/50 R15 V) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
Awful,notchy steering,poor wet grip,zero grip on greasy surfaces,incredibly noisy.Were on car when bought,replaced within 3000 miles.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on December 5, 2012
Given 27% while driving a MG ZR (205/50 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 14,000 spirited miles
Garage fitted these to the car as part of deal and i get the feeling they didnt like me very much, as it would appear they have tried to kill me. The grip in the wet is zero, nothing, spins well into third. And to make it worse my car dosent have any power so to speak, its only a zr 1.8 like a "warm hatch". Put it into a very subtle bend and it just suffers from catastrophic understeer. Plays havoc with the abs under braking also. Buy these tyres only if you want a free hot cup of death to go with them. Dangerous! Going back to continental superior on every count.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on November 26, 2012