Achilles ATR Sport

it has been sometime since i swapped my old Falken Zeix912 with some new rubbers... Falken Zeix912 are considered top of the range for ZE version but the grip and traction is rather disappointing... after reading a few reviews from friends, i've decided to get these Indonesia tyres as they are within my budget... Yes, Indon tyres... don't be alarmed as past reviews and old timers would ask u to stay away from Indon tyres... no idea why and what is the myth behind it, but i guess it would have something to do with reliability...

anyhow, fast forward current technologies had reduced tyre blowout till zero if not minimal... proper maintenance of the tyres is the key towards longevity... properly inflated tyre with correct tyre pressure ensure even wear of the tyres... this also reduces chances of sidewall cracks due to under inflated tyres...

Achilles had been in the local scene for quite some time already... only now it had grown more popular due to involvement in local motorsports, especially the drift scene... Achilles has a wide range of tyres available in the market... but one of the best selling, best bang-for-buck, would be the ATR Sports... this is a directional tyre with wide steel belt to improve traction and cornering capabilities...



i bought 4 units 195/50/R15 size for Rm155 each... Traded in my old Falken for Rm50 each... first impression, feels slightly better grip compare to the old falken... less aquaplanning... after further running in, i found it has far better grip compare to my old Rm180 Falken... can conclude that these tyres can perform what Rm200 tyres do at a cheaper price... what i liked most is its grip under hard braking... it also possesses progressive traction characteristics... it does not lose traction all of a sudden... this allows u to react whenever it starts to slide...



i brought these rubbers to Dato Sagor track day... though they did not perform as much as i expected, it did not failed me either... the track is known to be punishing to any tyres and 1 month into using it, it has left me with this...



it is certainly one of the tyres one should consider if u are within tight budget... but if u are more of an enthusiastic driver who relies greatly on grip and traction (fear of sliding), u would want to go for more expensive UHP tyres...