Accelera PHI R Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 30 reviews

The Accelera PHI R is much better regarded for dry grip and price than for wet-road ability. Fourteen of 28 owners discussing specific aspects praise dry grip and nine praise value, but 14 criticise wet grip against five positive comments. Around one in five criticise steering feel or wet handling, and one in seven describe poor behavior at the limit. Noise and comfort are closely divided rather than clear strengths. The single follow-up reviewer remained positive about handling but wanted longer life, which is an individual experience rather than an established wear pattern.

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Owner ratings averaged from 32 ratings

Owner score 61%
Dry Grip 75%
Comfort 72%
Wear 63%
Road Feedback 63%
Handling 63%
Wet Grip 46%

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93%

Member April 24, 2020

225/45 R17
30,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Very good tire for the mid price

Member September 24, 2019

Skoda
205/45 R16 W
2 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going

My Skoda Fabia 1.9tdi was bought second hand eight months ago and came with these tires fitted to the front.
I thought they were ok. However, I recently noticed some cracks begining to appear in the sidewalls and decided to keep an eye on them. A short while after, while carrying out a front brake inspection, I was shocked to find a deep crack all the way around the inner sidewall of one of the tires. The other tire just had a small (3cm long) crack in the outer sidewall. Strangely, I am unable to find a date stamp on them, but from what I can see in the cars service history, I believe they were fitted in 2017. 4mm of tread remain so in theory there should have been plenty of life left in them. Although only one tire was badly affected I felt I couldn't risk the other tire failing, so have had both tires replaced with a different make. Coincidently, the tire fitter said he had exactly the same problem with these tires on his own vehicle after just a year. The company refunded his money.

43%

Member August 21, 2019

Skoda Superb MK3 (2015 Present)
235/45 R18 W
6,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

I bought my car with these tires fitted. The first thing I noticed was juddering from the tires at speeds between 70 and 80, really inconvenient for motorway journeys. Had the balance and tracking checked but no improvement, it seems that the tread design on these tires contributes to the effect.
The next thing I noticed, when trying to turn from a junction, on an incline, in damp conditions, was that the performance in the wet is shockingly bad. Lots of spinning, a bit of squealing but precious little forward motion. This was confirmed when having to brake more heavily than usual on the approach to a roundabout in the rain. The tires had virtually no grip, causing the car to slide even with ABS activating. It is possible to drive more cautiously in the wet, as I'm sure some readers will suggest, but there is always the risk of having to brake unexpectedly and I would not trust these tires to keep me safe.
I will be replacing them with something more dependable just as soon as I can afford to.

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65%

Member August 3, 2019

Honda CIVIC 1.6 VTEC
205/40 R17
A Combination of Roads
Average

Dry grip was acceptable and response was good as long as you have a bit higher tire press.... As for the wet, forget it. It has the worst wet grip and my wheels always tend to lock up when braking or I could feel the rear fishtailing at high speed. I actually got into an accident due to the extreme lack of wet grip. will not buy again just because of the wet grip.

40%

Member August 27, 2018

Jaguar XF
255/35 R20 W
Mostly Motorways
Average

Terrible grip in the wet. OK in the dry. Will not buy again.

91%

Member July 11, 2018

Subaru Forester sti
225/50 R17
20,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

fitted on Subaru Forester SF5 turbo...

great balance all rounder....

for the price range...nothing will beat this tire...

very good quality...superior to any cheap unknown china made tire...

drive with confident..never have any air pressure loss or leaks or blow out...

definately the tire to go in on budget and still thinking about safety...