Accelera 651 Sport review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 61% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 64 · 26 reviews analysed
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Accelera 651 Sport has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among summer tires. 26 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
64/100From 26 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 26 owner reviews found online.
The Accelera 651 Sport is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly semi-slick tire that offers impressive dry grip and surprisingly low noise levels for its category. While many users praise its performance-to-price ratio, consistency varies significantly based on vehicle weight, driving style, and the specific treadwear compound chosen.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium semi-slick competitors
- Surprisingly quiet road noise for a performance-oriented tire
- Strong dry grip once the tire reaches optimal operating temperature
- Good tread life and durability for daily driving and light track use
Cons
- Requires a significant warm-up period to achieve peak performance
- Inconsistent wet weather performance, with some reports of hydroplaning
- Performance drops off noticeably on heavier vehicles
- Stiff sidewalls can make mounting difficult and affect ride comfort
Worth knowing
- Lighter vehicles like the Mazda MX-5 and Renault Clio report excellent track performance, whereas heavier cars like the Megane RS (1550kg) struggle to generate sufficient heat in the tires.
- Users noted that the actual tread width of the 225/40 R18 size runs narrower than industry standards, leading to fitment issues on wider rims.
Accelera 651 Sport specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C |
| EU label: energy | D |
| EU label: external noise | 69–72 dB |
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