Accelera PHI Reviews - Page 9

Given 78% while driving a BMW e90 M3 (265/35 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
Bought an E90 BMW M3 which had a pair of these on the rear. I didn't even look at the brand of tyres when I bought the car.
I drove the car back over 160 miles on damp and wet roads. Gave the car full throttle on several slip roads in 2nd gear right through to 8,400 rpm putting 414bhp down on the road with no issue. I'm not saying I'd personally opt for them if I was having new tyres fitted but I've had no moments even driving fast on wet country roads. Anyone saying they are lethal in the wet needs to take a long hard look at their driving style. You clearly have no feel for a car or the limits of the tyres.
I can get the tail out in a nice progressive, predictable slide coming out of wet junctions. When they wear out I'll probably go for a premium brand but that's nothing to do with the performance of these tyres.
Give them a go if you're undecided. If a 4litre V8 can't break traction in the wet in a straight line under full throttle then most of you should be good.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on December 31, 2013
Given 13% while driving a Nissan 350z (245/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 4,000 average miles
In the wet, they have zero grip. No feedback. Constantly feel like you're driving on ice. Avoid if you have a performance car....cannot comment on normal cars but would assume its relative
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on November 23, 2013
Given 67% while driving a BMW 325i M Sport (255/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Nearly half the price of my previous continental tyres. Grip is not as good but they last nearly twice as long.If you drive like a nutter these are not the tyres for you. I drive a lot in town with weekend trips on faster roads and in the dry these tyres are fine. In wet conditions providing you have a steady right foot you will have no problems.

I would buy again as the only downside is road noise in my opinion.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on November 17, 2013
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Given 44% while driving a Toyota Supra non turbo (265/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
OK in the dry. Just let go, completely without warning in the wet, without using hard acceleration, tickling the throttle, or no throttle at all can make these poor wet grip tyres go! Example today, round a 90 degree slightly positively banked cambered bend, tickle throttle on way out and had to lift and correct back end stepping out at approx 25mph. I cannot stress how little confidence these tyres give.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on November 5, 2013
Given 23% while driving a Audi TT (245/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Shocking Tyres in the wet - no confidence at all. Fitted to an approved used Audi TT. Garage replaced them at my request for Pirelli P Zero Rosso's. These tyres are Very Dangerous in the wet !
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on November 3, 2013
Given 47% while driving a BMW 330CI M Sport (255/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Bought the car with these set of tires 225/40 R18 in the front and 255/35 R18 in the back. Useless in the wet. Driving hard in the wet makes stability control go crazy. You have to be very careful driving these in the corners on wet roads. The car not only heavily oversteers but also understeers, once I almost crashed into another car when cornering only at 35 mph. You could suspect these to be worn out, but they have more than 5 mm. Situation is much better in the dry. In general I would say these are average tyres in the dry. Would not recommend for anyone that lives where the rain falls down. Changing them to Dunlop Sport Maxx RT in the nearest future.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on October 18, 2013
Given 21% while driving a Jaguar S Type R (4.2 Supercharged) (275/35 R18) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
Dangerous in the wet - do not buy if you value your life, dry no real feedback
no confidence in this tire whatsoever previous owner fitted them to my Jag STR
taking them off tomorrow!!
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on October 14, 2013
Given 24% while driving a Jaguar XF (245/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
These tyres are dangerous. I bought my Jaguar XF (3.0d) with these already fitted. Dry grip can't really complain, wet grip they are truly terrifying. Travelling back from work in the wet on a dual carriageway at 74mph (cruise control) went round a slight bend and the back end went walkies.
Still got 4mm left and had them removed for the sake of mine and my families lives.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on October 6, 2013
Given 47% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLK230K (255/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 16,000 average miles
I bought these to replace Bridgestone runflats. They seem to be quite a soft tyre which explains the high wear rate. In the wet they are better than bridgestones. Pulling away quickly at junctions can sometimes activate the ESP when wet but not in dry conditions. Exiting roundabouts in the wet has on occasion activated the ESP but that is often due to poor road surface.
I'm changing them now with 2mm left after just 16000 miles as I no longer have any confidence in them in the wet even driving with extra care.
I've just replaced these with Goodyear Asymmetric 2, twice the price but hopefully they will last longer and they should be better in the wet.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 27, 2013
Given 40% while driving a Audi A4 3.0tdi FWD (225/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
I have these on my Audi A4, came with the car. 240BHP and 500nm through the front wheels is just too much for these tyres. Traction control is on even on dry tarmac. In the wet, I have no confidence at all, especially in corners, they give way and give no feedback so you cant always tell when they are slipping. They wear very well though, hard compound. Decent tyre for a mid powered family car but definitely not a sporty tyre. Not the most comfortable either, but the A4 suspension is not known for its forgivingess. Good Looks. Am changing to Dunlop SP Sportmaxx RT.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 20, 2013
Given 74% while driving a Alfa Romeo 159 (235/40 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
I had always had Pirelli or Conti tyres fitted but as the car is AWD they lasted at best 12000 miles and were costing around 10p per mile so I needed a cheaper option. When first fitted these tyres felt very skittish but once the bloom had been scrubbed off they performed well. I have had no problems in wet or dry. Ride is rather harsh and noisy but some of this is down to the car rather than the tyre. I have done 10,000 miles with them and reckon I will another 8000 before I need to think about replacing. As a budget offering they dont perform as well as Contis but I think they are good value for money and probably will buy another set when the time comes.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 7, 2013
Given 76% while driving a Alfa Romeo 159 (225/45 R18 R) on a combination of roads for 15 spirited miles
Usually a Michelin Pilot user but Accelera's came with car, a little under steer/torque steer in very wet conditions but still impressed enough I have just purchased 2 new sets 235/40/18's. Not a branded tyre for sure but for budget money the best compromise if you cannot justify the cost of branded...
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on August 7, 2013