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Achilles Winter 101 X

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The Achilles Winter 101 X is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

The quick answer

Owners say 89% from 3 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 8th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P8 of 10 · 2018 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Dry Snow, Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 3owner reviews
  • 10,500miles driven
  • 1professional tests
Achilles Winter 101 X 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Achilles Winter 101 X

8.0/10

Better than 67% of winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 3 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2018 67% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 67% 8.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 70% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 25% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 73% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 9% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 80% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 70% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 70% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 82% of the test figure. The other 18% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2018 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18 P8 / 10
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The latest test

2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire Test P8 of 10

Weak: Wet Handling, Rolling Resistance Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1

YearTestResultAward
20182018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18P8 / 10
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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Achilles Winter 101 X in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Achilles Winter 101 X stops 4.3% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 70/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 3 reviews.
How good is the Achilles Winter 101 X in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Achilles Winter 101 X stops 2.6% shorter than premium rivals, 4.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 17.7% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 73/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the dry from 3 reviews.
How good is the Achilles Winter 101 X in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Achilles Winter 101 X stops 4.1% longer than premium rivals, 0.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 64% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 25/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the snow from 3 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Achilles Winter 101 X?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Achilles Winter 101 X's rolling resistance is 7.9% higher than premium rivals, 8.8% higher than mid-range rivals and 13.7% higher than budget rivals.
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Achilles Winter 101 X Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 3 owner ratings the Achilles Winter 101 X averages 89%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9.5 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 8.

Owner ratings averaged from 3 ratings

  • Owner score 89%
  • Snow Grip 95%
  • Dry Grip 93%
  • Wear 90%
  • Comfort 90%
  • Handling 87%
  • Ice Grip 85%
  • Road Feedback 83%
  • Wet Grip 80%

All 3 Achilles Winter 101 X reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
88%
Member
Last winter i bought a new car and i was a bit late for buying winter tires. I had ordered premium tires online, which never arrived. Not knowing if I would get the money back, I decided to buy cheap tires and the choice was simple. I bought again the Achilles Winter 101x that I had already been able to appreciate on my Golf, this time in the XL version. I am very satisfied with my purchase, the XL version makes driving more precise and sporty. On the snow the traction is really good, and even in the wet the sense of safety is constant. The noise level is low, but the fuel consumption increases a bit, as can be expected.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 921
90%
Member
I picked up my car in January which came with summer tires so I figured I would buy a cheap winter set to survive on until spring. I rolled out of the dealers' into 25cm snow and although I felt immediately that these tires are good. I had good control over the car taking the circumstances into consideration. Previously I had a premium set of tires on my previous car and difference is huge. The first thing I noticed is that they were very silent compared to the winter tires I was used to and the ride was very comfortable. On my first drive, I tried to go up on a steep hill covered in fresh snow (to my parent's house as I bought the car in my hometown) and although I failed to go up completely, there was a good amount of grip in the snow for a while. I didn't give more tries with more momentum as it was a brand new car, so I parked on the side of the road in deep snow. Hours later I had no difficulties to get going, although I parked in 20-25cm snow. The handling is just perfect for my taste, not squishy in the corners, but still soft enough to feel the grip. I just love these, they are amazing so far. Will update my review later on, when they ran more kilometers.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 980
89%
Member
I purchased these tires for the cheap price. I wanted to go to the mountains in safety, and enjoy some snow. I could appreciate these tires on snowy surfaces, even late at night when the snow threatened to freeze. The traction is extraordinary, and the feedback gives a feeling of security. I was worried about the official reviews, because of the poor performance in the wet, but even in this case Achilles does not disappoint. The wear of the tread is very low, confort is great, and stability on the dry is always guaranteed. I am sincerely satisfied and recommend it to those who do not have access to premium tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,076

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