Achilles 123S review
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Achilles 123S has a Relative Score of 62 out of 100 among summer tires. 13 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100. 70% would buy it again.
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
58/100From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.
The Achilles 123S is widely regarded as a budget-friendly semi-slick tire that offers impressive dry-weather performance and handling for the price. While it excels as an entry-level track tire, users consistently warn against its use as a daily driver due to rapid tread wear, significant road noise, and poor performance in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium semi-slick brands
- Strong dry-weather grip and responsive handling
- Aggressive aesthetic design
- Suitable for budget-conscious track day enthusiasts
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and high risk of aquaplaning
- Rapid tread wear and short overall lifespan
- High levels of road noise
- Potential for sidewall cracking or degradation over time
Worth knowing
- Users with high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles, such as the Nissan S15, noted a potential decline in compound consistency over the years, leading to increased wheel spin.
- Drivers of lighter daily vehicles like the Honda Fit reported that while the tire is affordable, the noise levels and wear rates make it impractical for long-term daily commuting.
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