Achilles 123 review
The Achilles 123 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire, offering impressive dry grip and durability for the price point. While users appreciate its capabilities in spirited driving scenarios, they note that the trade-off for its semi-slick characteristics is a noticeable increase in road noise.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Achilles 123 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire, offering impressive dry grip and durability for the price point. While users appreciate its capabilities in spirited driving scenarios, they note that the trade-off for its semi-slick characteristics is a noticeable increase in road noise.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium branded alternatives
- Strong dry weather traction
- Satisfactory tread longevity
- Capable performance for spirited driving and touge applications
Cons
- Significant road noise, particularly at mid-range speeds
- Characteristic semi-slick tire harshness
Worth knowing
- Users report that noise levels are most intrusive between 75-85 km/h, with a reduction in cabin volume at higher speeds.