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Old 04-27-10, 07:28 PM
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Ive never heard of Achelles Atr Sport tires and was just wondered if they were any good ?
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Originally Posted by kped Gs430
Ive never heard of Achelles Atr Sport tires and was just wondered if they were any good ?
http://www.tyretest.com/ganzjahresre...ort/index.html

http://www.bonnevillepro.com/forums/...hp?f=39&t=9494

http://www.amazon.com/225-30r20-Achi...owViewpoints=1

Google much?
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Already read those and just got mixed reviews, I wanted an opinion from someone on CL whos actually driven them on one of our cars but thanks anyway.
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I kinda look at it this way...

there are only 4 very small patches of tire contacting the ground...

those 4 small patches are responsible for acceleration, braking and cornering, and something as simple as a tire can be one of the biggest performance enhancers (or detractors) that you will find...

that being said, if your only requirements be that they are round, black and hold air, they are probably going to fit that niche, but, I wouldn't be expecting anything extravagant from them...
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Yea decided on buying some okay used tires as temporary tires while i get the money for good ones
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i used Achelles. they are fine.
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