LiamR Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Anyone had any experience with these? They seem to have some mixed reviews from what I have read but at 80 quid a tyre?????? Quote
370Ad Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Accelera/PHI.htm This is my favorite quote: "I had these fitted on four wheels for my Mazda3 MPS. First time I ever have under steer on a motorway bend..." 1 Quote
LiamR Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 Yeah the few bad reviews there are, are really bad..... So I'm guessing the general opinion is dont go less in price/quality than falkens then? Quote
370Ad Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Yeah the few bad reviews there are, are really bad..... So I'm guessing the general opinion is dont go less in price/quality than falkens then? I would say so, the Falkens are pretty cheap for the massive size the Z needs. What size you looking for? Quote
14N Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 I know you always 'get what you pay for', but there are very mixed reviews on these on the link Ad provided. For example, there's a gent with a 330d M sport BMW (RWD, large engined, torquey car anyone?) that was expecting bad things, but would now recommend them. I think you could find bad reviews for ANY tyre if you looked. I guess it'll also depend on your driving style, budget and what you use your car for. If I drove everywhere 'giving it the beans' with the occasional track day etc, I would probably rule out the Accellera. But, I use my car daily, not on a race track and drive to the conditions. When the time comes, I will consider the Accelera, so if you do get some, I'd be interested to see your feedback. Just my thoughts. Quote
AliveBoy Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Used them multiple times and love them. I swap tyres for track/drifting so I have no idea what they are like "on the edge" etc, but I definitely rate them and will be buying 4 next month. Quote
370Ad Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 I know you always 'get what you pay for', but there are very mixed reviews on these on the link Ad provided. For example, there's a gent with a 330d M sport BMW (RWD, large engined, torquey car anyone?) that was expecting bad things, but would now recommend them. I think you could find bad reviews for ANY tyre if you looked. I guess it'll also depend on your driving style, budget and what you use your car for. If I drove everywhere 'giving it the beans' with the occasional track day etc, I would probably rule out the Accellera. But, I use my car daily, not on a race track and drive to the conditions. When the time comes, I will consider the Accelera, so if you do get some, I'd be interested to see your feedback. Just my thoughts. Who invited this guy ^^^^^^^^ Quote
Arran Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Wouldn't touch them with a barge pole imo they come under my term 'Chinese ditch finder' you get what you pay for in most instances I find Quote
14N Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Who invited this guy ^^^^^^^^ Don't worry mate, I won't be here long. You'll find me in a ditch somewhere soon..... 1 Quote
AliveBoy Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Who invited this guy ^^^^^^^^ Don't worry mate, I won't be here long. You'll find me in a ditch somewhere soon..... got space for one next to you? I can slide in gently! 1 Quote
LiamR Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 running 275 30 20 on rear and 245 35 20 on front, they all need replacing and after some other work I have to get done my budget isnt exactly great, hence the post after finding such cheap tyres!!! end of the day I only do 5k max a year and only on the roads and always drive to the conditions Quote
spursmaddave Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 R.I.P. LiamR At least he didn't waste all his money on tyres... Quote
spursmaddave Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Who invited this guy ^^^^^^^^ Don't worry mate, I won't be here long. You'll find me in a ditch somewhere soon..... Quote
spursmaddave Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 I get what you guys ste saying and I am sure if you drive sensibly and 'to the conditions' then budget tyres would be great. By budget I mean Falkens though, it's not just about how you drive, if someone else swerves in front of you and you loose grip trying to avoid them even at 30-40mph then is £80 a corner really a bargain Quote
LiamR Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 That is exactly why I'm asking on here and not just going off the reviews ive read elsewhere, unless people on here were actually going to consistently say these were ok I'm not prepared to take the risk, I enjoy driving my zed and being constantly paranoid because of some cheap tyres would just take all fun away. thanks for all your advice guys, think I'll be going with some falkens or simiar :-) Quote
Arran Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 For the price thats inbetween budget and top level your better off buying vredstein ultrac sessantas, loads of dry drip with good wet grip and very well priced. Quote
spursmaddave Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 That is exactly why I'm asking on here and not just going off the reviews ive read elsewhere, unless people on here were actually going to consistently say these were ok I'm not prepared to take the risk, I enjoy driving my zed and being constantly paranoid because of some cheap tyres would just take all fun away. thanks for all your advice guys, think I'll be going with some falkens or simiar :-) Have you considered part worns Quote
LiamR Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 Funny enough that was gonna be my next question! Yes I have considered them, quite a few pairs at good prices on ebay right now, I'm just unsure on which ones/brands to look at- theres a pair of falkens that will fit the rears for 90 quid! Quote
Arran Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Thing with part worns is you don't know their history, would only use them as drift tyres if it was me. What's your budget? You doing all 4? Quote
LiamR Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 only have to get fronts done asap as theres is a tear in one of the inside walls, rears are worn on insides and ive been advised to get em done- although they are still legal. The other front is good though so might just replace the torn one and get backs done next month, I just really dont wanna mix tyres. Bit of a predicament cos I only have a couple of hundred left from my monthly budget... Quote
370Ad Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 That is exactly why I'm asking on here and not just going off the reviews ive read elsewhere, unless people on here were actually going to consistently say these were ok I'm not prepared to take the risk, I enjoy driving my zed and being constantly paranoid because of some cheap tyres would just take all fun away. thanks for all your advice guys, think I'll be going with some falkens or simiar :-) Have you considered part worns I am with this man! Two pretty much brand new continental rears here for £260 delivered. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-275-30-20-continental-sport-contact-2-tyres-8mm-tread-/261219470102?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item3cd1e4cb16 P-Zero Rears- £245 delivered http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275-30-20-Y-XL-Pirelli-Pzero-x2-Free-fitting-DE55-7RG-01773-833611-/310668497346?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&fits=Tyre+Width%3A275%7CAspect+Ratio%3A30%7CDiameter%3A20&hash=item48554911c2 Quote
Slosh Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 i have accellera tyres on the rears of mine (purchased with them on) and cant complain, grips well in dry but not great in wet. for the price id recommend Quote
Neilp Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 I would recommend trying to get some kumho ku31 ecsta spt if you can. I bought these for road use and have put them through there paces on track. Wet grip is pretty good, dry grip is excellent. I done alot of research on them and the m3 guys loved them so thought i'd give them a bash. Coming from michelin pilot spt 2's I'd say on a budget they are excellent at under 600 quid a set for 19". I have done a few thousand on them and they are wearing fantastic and thats plenty of highland back roads. I would avoid really cheap crap, its not worth it. I use R888's on track and those are amazing tyres! If I could get my size in 19" then I would put them on it as the extra premium is definitely worth it! I would definitely put the Kumho's in front of falken fk452's and 453's by a country mile! 1 Quote
14N Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 I've seen the Kumho's advertised too, but never read a review on them (especially from a zed owner). That's great Neil, I know I'm not the OP, but thanks for that. Quote
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