Achilles Winter 101 review
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Achilles Winter 101 has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among winter tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 9 owner reviews rate it 77 out of 100. 91% 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
77/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Achilles Winter 101 is widely praised as an exceptional budget-friendly winter tire that offers remarkable comfort, low noise levels, and surprising grip on wet and icy roads. Reviewers frequently note that its performance punches well above its economy price point, making it a compelling alternative to mid-range and premium brands.
Pros
- Exceptional value and affordable price point
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Reliable and reassuring grip on wet and icy winter roads
- Good road feedback instilling driver confidence
Cons
- Not suitable for summer use, as high temperatures can severely degrade and crack the rubber compound
- Initial skepticism regarding durability due to its economy branding
- Longevity in warm weather is poor
Worth knowing
- Users highlighted successful fitment and predictable handling on rear-wheel-drive platforms like BMW models (E36 M3, 323 Touring) as well as front-wheel-drive hatchbacks and estates like the Volvo V70 and Ford Mondeo.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2016 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
22nd of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15
35th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
14th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
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