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  • #1

    Which Achilles Tires would you recommend?

    I've heard very good things about these tires.

    I'll be buying them in 13" 175-60-13 size.

    I am torn between the Achilles 122, and Achilles Platinum tires.

    Your opinions?
    1991 Ford Festiva BP (Full Aspire/Rio Swap) (337k Miles) (Around 95k Engine)
    2002 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport 2.2L DOHC Ecotec (Threw a Rod)
    1998 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 (225k miles) Best MPG = 28
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    Had the 122s, felt sloppy compared to the 155/70 winter tires I had in right before. I have to admit that it was most likely due to the rim width that allowed more roll over than the 155s so it wasn't a fair comparison. For what they were though, they wore well and the grip was OK for how I abused them. I've had several sets of Achilles and for the price, haven't been disappointed.
    Trees aren't kind to me...

    currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
    94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.

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    • #3
      just avoid the Achilles Heel in any size.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by F3BZ View Post
        just avoid the Achilles Heel in any size.
        Lol

        I think Ben (Thisvelologist) has that size 122 on a set of 13x6 wheels and he loves them.
        Last edited by Advancedynamix; 03-02-2017, 07:40 AM.
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        • #5
          Definitely the Platinums.
          90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
          09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!

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          • #6
            I have the achilles 122 and they are good
            92 Festiva L - bp & hydro g, advanced coilovers, aspire brake swapped

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            • #7
              Most of the guys are running the ATK-R economist. But it sounds like they're all pretty good.

              I'm about to be throwing the 122's in 205/60-16 on my 99 Legacy. We'll see how they do. They were $240 shipped.
              91GL BP/F3A with boost
              13.79 @ 100, 2.2 60' on 8 psi and 155R12's

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              • #8
                I mentioned the Platinums because they are one of the two that Charlie recommended to me, along with the Economists. I happen to have the Economists.
                90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
                09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!

                You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand

                Disaster preparedness

                Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info

                Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!

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                  • #10
                    My local tire guy got me the 122s. All 4 200 bucks mounted, new stems, and balanced. 13s

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by jbona1 View Post
                      My local tire guy got me the 122s. All 4 200 bucks mounted, new stems, and balanced. 13s

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                      I'm pleased for winter use. I'm in the market for aluminum 4x100. Soon.

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                      • #12
                        Thanks for the Opinions, will definitely look into getting a full set of Platinums soon.
                        1991 Ford Festiva BP (Full Aspire/Rio Swap) (337k Miles) (Around 95k Engine)
                        2002 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport 2.2L DOHC Ecotec (Threw a Rod)
                        1998 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 (225k miles) Best MPG = 28

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Advancedynamix View Post
                          Lol

                          I think Ben (Thisvelologist) has that size 122 on a set of 13x6 wheels and he loves them.
                          I have the 122 175/60R13 on my Enkeis and I do love them! Impressive amount of grip!
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                          '93 Festiva GL "Frito" (Travelled in 36 US States & 4 Canadian Provinces)
                          '91 Festiva L "Barry Bluejeans"
                          '95 Dickmeyer Aspire SE "Dortmund" (SOLD to jbibb1)
                          '91 Festiva L "Fermina" (SOLD to Hulspowered)
                          '93 Festiva L "Tallsmallcar" (SOLD to Stretch and Skeeters_Keeper)

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                          • #14
                            Boo! Ordered tires from onlinetires.com. got this email.

                            Unfortunately the 185/60-14 ACHILLES PLATINUM 82H tires you ordered are unavailable. We attempted to place an order with the manufacturer and they informed us they are on a national backorder.



                            We may have other brands/models available. WE ARE OUT OF STOCK ON ALL ACHILLES & FEDERAL UNTIL MID-LATE APRIL.

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                            • #15
                              Ouch!!!

                              Btw, if you can find them, 185/55r14 will be a more correct height. The 60s are a little too tall for the speedo.
                              Trees aren't kind to me...

                              currently: 2 88Ls (Scrappy and Jersey), 88LX, 90L(Pepe), 91L, 91GL (Skippy) 93 GL Sport (the Mighty Favakk), 94 (Bruce) & 95 Aspire SEs, 97 Aspire (The Joker),
                              94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.

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